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Jalapeno Peach Chicken Recipe

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Jalapeno Peach Chicken is a flavorful and vibrant skillet dish featuring juicy chicken thighs cooked with a sweet and spicy peach glaze. This recipe combines fresh peaches and jalapeno peppers with a tangy and savory sauce that highlights the sweetness of the fruit balanced by a gentle heat. Ideal for a quick and delicious weeknight meal, the chicken is seared to perfection, then simmered briefly with the peach glaze, resulting in tender, juicy, and aromatic bites bursting with summer flavors.

Ingredients

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Peach Glaze

  • 2 yellow peaches, pitted and 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

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

  1. Prepare Peach Glaze: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced peaches, peach preserves, olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Season Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix together kosher salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Rub this seasoning mixture evenly over all sides of the chicken thighs to ensure full flavor coverage.
  3. Cook Chicken Thighs: Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs. Depending on your skillet size, you may need to cook in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook chicken for 5 minutes on one side, then flip, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for another 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken from the skillet and tent with foil to keep warm.
  4. Cook Jalapeno and Peaches: Raise the skillet heat back to medium and add the thinly sliced jalapeno peppers. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the sliced peaches to the skillet with the jalapenos and cook for an additional 3 minutes until peaches soften slightly.
  5. Add Peach Glaze: Pour the prepared peach glaze over the peaches and jalapenos in the skillet. Stir well to coat all the fruit and peppers evenly with the glaze, allowing it to warm through and meld with the ingredients.
  6. Reintroduce Chicken: Return the cooked chicken thighs to the skillet on top of the glazed fruit and peppers. Spoon additional glaze over the chicken pieces. Cook everything together for 1 to 2 minutes to reheat the chicken and let it absorb some glaze flavors.
  7. Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the jalapeno peach chicken warm, spooning extra glaze and fruit alongside the chicken for a balanced bite.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid turning mushy during cooking.
  • If you prefer less heat, remove seeds from the jalapeno before slicing.
  • The chicken can be cooked in batches if your skillet is small to ensure even browning.
  • Alternatively, substitute chicken breasts but adjust cooking time to avoid drying.
  • Serve with rice, quinoa, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.

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