Description
Jalapeno Peach Chicken is a tantalizing dish that expertly marries the sweetness of ripe peaches with the kick of spicy jalapenos. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just over half an hour, making it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. The vibrant colors and mouthwatering glaze will not only delight your taste buds but also impress your guests. Serve it alongside rice, salads, or fresh veggies for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 yellow peaches, pitted and sliced
- ½ cup peach preserves
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Soy sauce
- Apple cider vinegar
- Dijon mustard
- Garlic
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Chili powder
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and chili powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix peach preserves with soy sauce, vinegar, mustard, garlic, and spices to create the glaze.
- Pour the glaze over the chicken in the skillet and add sliced jalapenos; simmer for 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides like rice or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg