Description
Experience a burst of flavors with Jalapeno Peach Chicken, where succulent chicken breasts meet the sweet juiciness of ripe peaches and the fiery kick of fresh jalapenos. This dish is perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, guaranteed to impress your guests and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 fresh jalapenos, deseeded and chopped
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced into wedges
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels for optimal searing.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, garlic, honey, lime juice, and jalapenos to create the marinade.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish; pour half the marinade over it and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- While chicken marinates, sauté peach wedges in a skillet with oil until slightly caramelized (about 3-4 minutes).
- Remove chicken from marinade (discard leftover), grill or bake for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- In the last few minutes of cooking, add sautéed peaches on top to warm through.
- Serve hot garnished with cilantro and extra lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with peach topping (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor complexity, consider incorporating spices like cumin or smoked paprika. Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp if desired. Always taste your marinade before use; adjust sweetness or heat as needed.