Description
A cozy weeknight dinner combining the sweetness of fresh peaches with a spicy kick from jalapeños, served over tender chicken breasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 jalapeños, diced
- 3 peaches, diced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet, searing them for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- Add the diced jalapeños and peaches to the same skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Whisk together the honey, apple cider vinegar, water, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
- Pour the honey mixture over the jalapeños and peaches in the skillet, stirring well to combine.
- Bring this to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon some sauce over the top.
- Transfer the entire skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve hot, generously spooning the sauce over the chicken. Enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg