Description
Jalapeno peach chicken delivers a perfect balance of sweet and spicy southern charm. Mexican-inspired flavors mingle with juicy chicken, creating a zesty meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 yellow peaches, pitted, sliced
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
Peach Glaze Ingredients:
- 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
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Create a vibrant peach glaze by whisking together peach preserves, olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Thoroughly dry chicken thighs using paper towels, then generously season with a mixture of salt, black pepper, and chili powder, ensuring even coverage across all surfaces.
- Warm olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, carefully placing seasoned chicken thighs into the pan. Cook for approximately 5 minutes on the first side, then gently flip and reduce heat to medium-low, continuing to cook for an additional 5 minutes until chicken reaches a safe internal temperature.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and loosely cover with foil to maintain warmth.
- Increase skillet heat to medium and sauté thinly sliced jalapeno peppers for about 3 minutes, releasing their aromatic oils and slight char.
- Introduce sliced peaches to the skillet, cooking for another 3 minutes until they become tender and slightly caramelized.
- Pour prepared peach glaze over jalapenos and peaches, stirring to ensure complete and even coating of the ingredients.
- Carefully return chicken thighs to the skillet, gently spooning the glossy glaze over the meat and heating through for 1-2 minutes.
- Plate the jalapeno peach chicken immediately, presenting a harmonious blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors that tantalize the palate.
Notes
- Preserves create a delightful sticky coating that locks in moisture while adding a vibrant sweetness to the chicken.
- Combining fresh jalapenos and ripe peaches delivers an unexpected flavor explosion that transforms ordinary chicken into a culinary adventure.
- Cooking chicken thighs slowly ensures tender, juicy meat that absorbs the complex glaze perfectly, making every bite a taste sensation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg