Description
Jalapeno Peach Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that harmonizes the sweetness of ripe peaches with the zesty kick of jalapenos. This delightful recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family dinner or a friendly gathering. With just 31 minutes from prep to plate, this one-pan wonder makes it easy to create a meal that impresses without hours spent in the kitchen. The juicy chicken thighs are coated in a luscious peach glaze, making every bite an explosion of flavor. Serve it with your favorite sides for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 yellow peaches, pitted and sliced
- ½ cup peach preserves
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- chili powder
- garlic
- soy sauce
- apple cider vinegar
- Dijon mustard
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Toss chicken thighs in the mixture until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In another bowl, combine peach preserves, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to make the glaze.
- Reduce heat and pour the peach glaze over cooked chicken. Add sliced peaches and jalapeno; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Serve warm with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 21 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with glaze (200g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg