Description
This Jalapeno Peach Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked to perfection and smothered in a sweet and spicy peach preserves sauce. The combination of smoky paprika, garlic, and the heat from jalapenos creates a delightful flavor contrast that pairs beautifully with the fruity sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish makes for a quick, satisfying, and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 1 cup peach preserves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 jalapeno, sliced
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to ensure the chicken is flavorful throughout.
- Cook Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook them until they are browned and cooked through, roughly 6-7 minutes per side, making sure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prepare Sauce: While the chicken is cooking, mix the peach preserves, soy sauce, and sliced jalapeno together in a bowl to create a sweet and spicy sauce.
- Combine: Once the chicken is cooked, pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Simmer on low heat until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken nicely, about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the chicken hot with extra sauce drizzled on top for added flavor and moisture.
Notes
- For less heat, remove the seeds from the jalapeno before slicing.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or a fresh green salad to complete the meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Ensure chicken is cooked thoroughly by checking the internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce the sodium content if preferred.
