Description
This easy summer dinner features juicy peaches, spicy jalapenos, and tender chicken roasted together in one pan for a sweet, spicy, and savory meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it’s ready in under 40 minutes and packed with fresh seasonal flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 large ripe peaches, sliced into wedges
- 2 medium jalapenos, seeded and sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (juice of 1 lime)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Lightly oil a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
- Slice peaches into thick wedges (about 8 per peach). Seed and slice jalapenos. Thinly slice red onion. Mince garlic.
- Scatter peaches, jalapenos, red onion, and garlic evenly in the pan. Nestle chicken pieces among the fruit and vegetables.
- Drizzle olive oil and honey over everything. Squeeze lime juice all around. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Optional: For crispy edges, sear chicken in a hot skillet with a little oil for 2-3 minutes per side before adding to the pan.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes (chicken thighs may take up to 30 minutes), until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature), peaches are golden and jammy, and jalapenos are softened.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley.
Notes
Let chicken come to room temperature before cooking for juicier results. Use ripe but not mushy peaches for best texture. Adjust jalapeno quantity and seeds for desired spice level. Leftovers reheat well and can be served over rice, in tacos, or on salads. For extra pan sauce, double the honey and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (about 1
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 27
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