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Jalapeno Peach Chicken

Jalapeno Peach Chicken

Sweet, sticky and spicy Jalapeno Peach Chicken with tender chicken in a flavorful sauce. A delicious and easy skillet chicken recipe!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Chicken
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 352 kcal

Equipment

  • Peach Preserves
  • Sauté pan
  • 3-Cup Rice Cooker

Ingredients
  

Jalapeno Peach Chicken

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into ¾-inch pieces
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce or GF tamari
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 jalapeño thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 small peaches, diced into pieces (or 1 large)
  • Sesame seeds optional (for topping)

Sauce

  • cup peach or apricot preserves
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or ½ minced red jalapeño

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cut the chicken into small, ¾ inch pieces. In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon water, baking soda, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, sugar, white pepper, garlic powder, and 2 teaspoons soy sauce until baking soda dissolves. Add chicken, sprinkle with cornstarch, stir, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • While the chicken is marinating, combine the preserves, rice vinegar, remaining 2 teaspoons soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and 2 tablespoons water in a measuring cup. Whisk to combine.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook half the chicken undisturbed for 2-3 minutes per side, adding jalapeño slices during the last 30-45 seconds, then remove to a plate. Add more oil if needed and cook remaining chicken.
  • Reduce skillet heat to medium-low and add garlic; cook for 45 seconds. Pour sauce into skillet and let it sizzle for 45 seconds. When bubbly, add chicken and jalapeños, then toss to combine. Add diced peaches for the last 30 seconds, then toss again and remove from heat.
  • Serve the jalapeño peach chicken over rice, sprinkle sesame seeds if desired, and serve with steamed veggies on the side.

Notes

For best results, use slightly firm peaches to avoid them becoming too mushy during cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 38gFat: 15gFiber: 2g
Keyword chicken recipes, Jalapeno Peach Chicken, peach chicken, skillet chicken, spicy chicken
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