Description

Jalapeño Peach Chicken is a vibrant and delicious dish blending sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and simmered in a luscious sauce featuring ripe peaches, fiery jalapeños, and a hint of honey and apple cider vinegar. This skillet recipe offers a perfect balance of heat and sweetness, ideal for summer dinners or any occasion where you want a flavor-packed main course.

Ingredients

Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Sauce

2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, seeds removed for less heat
1/4 cup peach preserves
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon butter
Fresh thyme or chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to infuse flavor before cooking.
Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until they develop a golden crust and are cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the sliced jalapeño. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly softened to release their heat and aroma. Then add the sliced peaches, peach preserves, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Stir occasionally as you cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the peaches soften and the sauce thickens slightly.
Combine and simmer: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce generously over the top. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to let the flavors meld together and warm the chicken through.
Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh thyme or chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot with your favorite side dishes like rice, couscous, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

Pairs beautifully with rice, couscous, or creamy mashed potatoes.
For a smoky twist, you can grill the chicken breasts instead of searing in a skillet and then serve with the sautéed peach-jalapeño sauce.
Removing the jalapeño seeds reduces the heat but maintains the flavor; include seeds for a spicier dish.
Use ripe peaches for the best natural sweetness and flavor.