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Jalapeño Peach Chicken

Jalapeño Peach Chicken

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Jalapeño Peach Chicken is seasoned chicken thighs pan-fried and then smothered in a peach glaze with jalapeño peppers and fresh peaches. It’s a sweet, spicy, and savory dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes and packed with summer flavor.

  • Total Time: 31 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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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 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together all the peach glaze ingredients until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix salt, black pepper, and chili powder, then rub evenly over the chicken.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
  4. In the same skillet, add sliced jalapeños and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the sliced peaches and cook for another 3 minutes, until softened.
  5. Pour the prepared peach glaze into the skillet, stirring to coat the peaches and jalapeños evenly. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the glaze over the top. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until heated through.
  7. Serve warm with extra glaze drizzled over the top.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level by using more or fewer jalapeño slices.
  • Substitute apricot or pineapple preserves for a fun twist.
  • Pairs wonderfully with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pan-Fried
  • Cuisine: American