Jalapeno Peach Chicken
A flavorful chicken dish featuring a spicy jalapeno and sweet peach sauce, perfect for a delightful meal.
Equipment
- skillet
- measuring cup
- Spoon
- bowl
Ingredients
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into pieces
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce divided
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons oil for frying
Sauce
- ½ cup peach preserves
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons water
Vegetables
- 1 medium jalapeno sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup diced peaches fresh or canned
- to taste sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Marinate and Cook Chicken
- In a bowl, combine chicken with 2 teaspoons soy sauce and sprinkle with cornstarch. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook half of the chicken for 2-3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 2-4 minutes, adding jalapeño slices during the last 30-45 seconds.
- Remove the cooked chicken and jalapeños to a plate. Add more oil if needed and cook the remaining chicken.
Make Sauce and Combine
- Lower the heat and add minced garlic to the remaining oil in the skillet for 45 seconds.
- Pour in the sauce components and let it thicken for 45 seconds. Add cooked chicken and jalapeños, tossing to combine.
- Add diced peaches for the last 30 seconds, mix well, and remove from heat.
Serve
- Serve jalapeño peach chicken over fluffy rice, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and accompany with steamed vegetables.
Notes
Use firm peaches to ensure they hold up in the dish. Adjust spice level by varying the amount of jalapeño used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 38gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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