Description
Savory-sweet peach glazed chicken is a quick and delicious weeknight dish that brings together juicy chicken breasts and a vibrant peach glaze. This easy-to-make recipe balances sweet and savory flavors, creating a delightful meal that looks as good as it tastes. Perfect for busy evenings, this chicken dinner pairs beautifully with rice or vegetables, making it a family favorite that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 ripe peaches, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides, then place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine chopped peaches, minced garlic, soy sauce, honey, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil; mix until well combined.
- Pour half of the peach glaze over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), drizzling the remaining glaze halfway through cooking.
- Let the chicken rest for five minutes before slicing and serve with any leftover glaze drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with glaze (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg