Description
Jalapeno Peach Chicken is a delightful dish that balances spicy and sweet flavors. This recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked in a tangy peach preserve and soy sauce glaze with a hint of jalapeno heat, creating a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup peach preserves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 jalapeno, sliced
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, mix peach preserves, soy sauce, and sliced jalapeno.
- Combine: Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the chicken hot with extra sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include vegetables such as bell peppers or onions.
- Adjust the number of jalapenos based on your heat preference.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer it longer or use a cornstarch slurry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg