Jalapeño Peach Chicken (Printable Version)
Juicy chicken thighs with sweet peach glaze and jalapeño heat—a perfect balance of flavors for a vibrant summer meal.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ For the Peaches
01 - 2 ripe yellow peaches, pitted and sliced
02 - 1 medium jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
→ For the Peach Glaze
03 - 160 g (½ cup) peach preserves
04 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tsp soy sauce
06 - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
08 - ½ tsp garlic, minced
09 - ½ tsp kosher salt
10 - ⅛ tsp black pepper
11 - ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes
→ For the Chicken
12 - 900 g (2 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
13 - 1 tsp kosher salt
14 - ½ tsp black pepper
15 - ½ tsp chili powder
16 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine peach preserves, olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and set aside.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry. In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Rub the seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken in batches if needed and cook for 5 minutes. Flip, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for another 5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F). Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
04 - In the same skillet, increase heat to medium. Add jalapeño slices and sauté for 3 minutes. Add peach slices and cook for another 3 minutes, until softened.
05 - Pour the peach glaze into the skillet and stir to coat the jalapeños and peaches. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the glaze over it. Cook for 1–2 more minutes until everything is heated through.
06 - Plate the chicken with the glazed peaches and jalapeños spooned on top. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs like basil or cilantro.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish
- Uses simple ingredients that create complex flavors
- Perfect balance of sweet and spicy elements
- Naturally dairy free and easily made gluten free
02 -
- Perfect for meal prep as flavors deepen overnight
- Contains 36g of protein per serving making it satisfying and filling
- Can be made with frozen peaches when fresh aren't available
03 -
- Toast the spices for the chicken rub in a dry pan for 30 seconds before mixing to intensify their flavors
- Score the chicken thighs lightly before applying the rub to help the seasonings penetrate deeper
- Let the chicken rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for more even cooking and juicier results