Description
A quick and flavor-packed dinner combining sweet peaches and spicy jalapenos with tender chicken, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 large ripe peaches, sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (adjust to taste)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin cutlets. Dice the peaches into bite-sized slices, mince the jalapeno (remove seeds for less heat), and mince the garlic. Prepare honey, vinegar, and spices.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken slices in a single layer and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
- Lower heat to medium. Add more olive oil if needed, then add minced jalapeno and garlic. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Stir in peach slices, honey, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring gently, until peaches soften and sauce becomes glossy and sticky.
- Return chicken to skillet, nestle into peach sauce, spoon sauce over chicken, and simmer for 1-2 minutes to meld flavors and reheat chicken.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped cilantro on top, and serve immediately over rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken to ensure proper searing. Adjust jalapeno seeds to control heat. Use ripe peaches for best sweetness and flavor. Let peach sauce reduce to a sticky glaze. Fresh cilantro adds a bright finish but can be substituted with parsley.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
Keywords: jalapeno peach chicken, quick dinner, spicy chicken, sweet and spicy, weeknight meal, one skillet chicken