Sweet N' Spicy Chicken
Submitted by lynthomo
Sweet and spicy chicken with taco-seasoned chicken breast simmered in chunky salsa and peach preserves. Five ingredients, one skillet, and dinner over rice is done before you can set the table.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
20 minREADY
40 minFive ingredients and one skillet stand between you and a weeknight dinner the whole family will demolish. Chicken breast cubes get shaken up with taco seasoning, browned until golden, then simmered in a sauce that’s equal parts chunky salsa and peach preserves.
The combination sounds wild, but it works. The salsa brings heat and acidity while the peach preserves melt into a sticky, fruity glaze that clings to every piece of chicken. Sweet, spicy, and savory all in one bite.
Spoon it over hot rice and watch it disappear. This is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in the weeknight rotation.
Pro Tips
- Cut your chicken cubes to a uniform ½-inch size so they brown evenly and cook through at the same rate.
- Use a salsa with chunky tomato pieces for texture. Smooth salsa works but gives a more sauce-like result with less bite.
- Swap the peach preserves for apricot or mango preserves if that’s what you have. Any stone fruit jam plays well with taco spices.
Ingredients
Directions
Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add taco seasoning and toss to coat.
In a skillet, brown chicken in oil.
Combine salsa and preserves; stir into skillet.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until meat juices run clear.
Serve over rice.
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