Jalapeno Peach Chicken Recipe
This Jalapeno Peach Chicken recipe combines the sweetness of peaches with a spicy kick from jalapenos, creating a flavorful glaze for tender chicken thighs. A perfect balance of sweet and heat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté, Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Peach Glaze:
- 2 yellow peaches, pitted and sliced
- ½ cup (160 g) peach preserves
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Peach Glaze
Mix together glaze ingredients. To a medium bowl, add the glaze ingredients. Mix until incorporated. Set aside.
- Chicken
Pat chicken dry. Combine salt, pepper, and chili powder. In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Season chicken. Apply the seasoning mixture to the chicken.
- Cook Chicken
To cook the chicken thighs, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook Peppers and Peaches
In the same skillet, sauté jalapeno peppers for 3 minutes. Add the peaches and cook for an additional 3 minutes until softened.
- Finish Dish
Pour the peach glaze into the skillet with the peppers and peaches. Add the chicken back to the skillet and spoon the glaze over the top. Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve
Serve the Jalapeno Peach Chicken warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe works well with boneless chicken breasts as a leaner option.
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer jalapenos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Jalapeno Peach Chicken, Peach Glazed Chicken, Spicy Chicken Recipe
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