Description
A delicious combination of sweet peaches and spicy jalapenos, this Jalapeno Peach Chicken recipe is perfect for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 yellow peaches (pitted, 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 garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 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
- In a medium bowl, add the glaze ingredients and mix until incorporated. Set aside.
- Pat chicken dry and combine salt, black pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl.
- Apply the seasoning mixture to the chicken.
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add oil. Once hot, add chicken thighs and cook for 5 minutes.
- Flip 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 and transfer to a plate, tenting to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, raise the heat back to medium and add jalapeno peppers. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the peaches to the skillet with the jalapenos and cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until the peaches have softened.
- Pour peach glaze into the skillet with the peaches and jalapenos, stirring to coat evenly.
- Add chicken back to the skillet, spoon glaze over the top, and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the chicken is hot again.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapeno based on your spice preference.
- Serve with rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg