Description
Jalapeño Peach Chicken brings sweet heat to your dinner table with a tangy twist that’ll make your taste buds dance. Grilling this zesty dish creates a perfect balance of fruity spice that turns ordinary chicken into a memorable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 yellow peaches, pitted, sliced
- ½ cup peach preserves
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Liquid/Oil Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Grab a small saucepan and blend ½ cup peach preserves, 1 tablespoon 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, and ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Heat the mixture over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until ingredients meld smoothly.
- Pat 2 pounds chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon chili powder evenly across the surface of the chicken.
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Carefully lay seasoned chicken thighs into the hot pan, ensuring they’re not crowded.
- Add 1 thinly sliced jalapeno pepper to the skillet. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes, flipping once, until a golden-brown crust develops on each side.
- Pour the prepared peach glaze directly over the sizzling chicken. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 4-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken completely.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer. Remove skillet from heat and let chicken rest for 3 minutes before serving.
- Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Drizzle remaining glaze from the skillet over the top and garnish with extra jalapeno slices if desired.
Notes
- Check jalapeño heat level before adding, as some are spicier than others and can dramatically change the dish’s flavor profile.
- Use fresh peach preserves for the most vibrant, natural sweetness that complements the chicken’s savory notes.
- Allow the glaze to simmer and reduce slightly, which concentrates the flavors and creates a more luxurious coating on the chicken.
- For a low-carb adaptation, replace preserves with fresh diced peaches and a touch of sugar-free sweetener to maintain the fruit’s essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg