Jalapeno Peach Chicken Recipe To Tantalize Your Taste Buds

Jalapeno Peach Chicken is a simple, flavor-packed dish blending sweet peaches and zesty jalapenos for a memorable dinner.

Jalapeno Peach Chicken

Elevate your dinner game with Jalapeno Peach Chicken, where succulent chicken blends a thrilling harmony of sweet peach preserves and the zesty kick of fresh jalapenos. This easy-to-make dish is a testament to the joy of combining simple ingredients for an extraordinary flavor experience. It’s guaranteed to impress with its delightful balance of sweetness and spice, making it an unforgettable meal.

Ingredients

Peaches

• 2 yellow peaches, pitted, sliced

Peach Glaze

• 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 garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes

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

• To a medium bowl, add the glaze ingredients. Mix until incorporated. Set aside.

Chicken

• Pat chicken dry.
• In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, and chili powder.
• Apply the seasoning mixture to the chicken.
• To a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add oil. Once hot, add chicken thighs. (Depending on the size of the skillet, you may have to work in batches.) Cook chicken for 5 minutes. Then, flip over the chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from heat.
• Transfer the chicken to a plate. Tent to keep warm.
• To the same skillet and raising the heat back up to medium, add jalapeno peppers. Cook for 3 minutes. Then, add the peaches in with the jalapenos. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until the peaches have softened.
• Pour peach glaze into the skillet with the peaches and jalapenos. Stir to make sure every jalapeno and peach is evenly coated in the peach glaze.
• Add chicken back to the skillet. Spoon glaze over the top of the chicken and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the chicken is hot again.

Serve warm.

Serving Suggestions:

• Cilantro Lime Rice
• Grilled Corn on the Cob
• Roasted Asparagus
• Garden Salad with a Citrus Vinaigrette
• Garlic Butter Sautéed Spinach

Tips and Tricks

• If you don’t have peach preserves, feel free to substitute with peach jam or jelly for a similar fruity base.
• Fresh peaches are preferred, but you can opt for canned peach slices (drained) or frozen peach slices (no need to thaw) if fresh ones aren’t available.
• While boneless, skinless chicken thighs are suggested for maximum flavor, chicken breasts can also be used but pay attention to potential adjustments in cooking time.