Jalapeno Peach Chicken (Printable)

Juicy chicken breasts glazed with a sweet-spicy peach and jalapeno sauce, ready in 45 minutes.

# What goes in:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Peach Jalapeno Sauce

05 - 2 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and diced
06 - 1 fresh jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
13 - ½ peach, thinly sliced

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add garlic, ginger, and jalapeno. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Add diced peaches, honey, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce. Cook, stirring, for 4–5 minutes, until peaches soften and sauce begins to thicken.
05 - Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over the top. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
06 - Remove from oven, let rest 2–3 minutes. Serve topped with extra sauce, fresh peach slices, and herbs.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the sweetness of ripe peaches tangles with jalapenos heat creates that magic sweet-spicy balance that makes your taste buds sit up and pay attention
  • Its ready in under 45 minutes but tastes like something youd order at that restaurant everyone keeps telling you to try
  • The sauce thickens right in the pan while the chicken finishes cooking, meaning less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy your evening
02 -
  • Dont skip the searing step before baking because that golden crust is where so much of the flavor lives
  • The sauce will continue thickening as it bakes so dont worry if it looks a bit loose in the pan
  • Letting the chicken rest for those few minutes after baking helps the juices redistribute instead of running all over your plate
03 -
  • If your peaches are super firm give them an extra minute in the sauce before baking
  • The sauce will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days and actually tastes better the next day
  • Double the sauce recipe and freeze half for a quick weeknight meal later

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