Description
Spicy-sweet jalapeño peach chicken delivers a mouthwatering dance of flavors that perfectly balances heat and fruity notes. Southern comfort meets culinary creativity, promising a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Jalapeno Peach Sauce:
- 2 jalapeno peppers
- 3 ripe peaches
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
Garnish and Seasoning:
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
- 1 green onion
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 lime (for juice)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by patting the breasts dry with paper towels and generously seasoning with salt and black pepper.
- Dice the jalapeno peppers finely, removing seeds for less heat if desired. Peel and chop the ripe peaches into small chunks.
- In a saucepan, combine peaches, jalapenos, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and minced garlic. Simmer over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens and becomes slightly syrupy.
- Preheat a grill or large skillet to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
- Cook the seasoned chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken is cooking, continue stirring the jalapeno peach sauce to prevent burning and help it reduce.
- Once chicken is fully cooked, remove from heat and let rest for 3-4 minutes to retain juices.
- Drizzle the warm jalapeno peach sauce generously over the chicken breasts.
- Finely chop fresh cilantro and green onions, then sprinkle over the sauced chicken.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice across the dish and dust with red pepper flakes for an extra kick.
- Serve immediately while the chicken is hot and sauce is warm.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeno heat by carefully removing seeds for a milder sauce or keeping them for extra spiciness.
- Use ripe, sweet peaches to balance the spicy kick and create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Consider marinating chicken beforehand in a mix of olive oil and garlic to enhance tenderness and moisture.
- Swap chicken with tofu or portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian version that absorbs the vibrant sauce beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg