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Jalapeno Peach Chicken

Sweet and Spicy Jalapeno Peach Chicken You’ll Crave Tonight

A delightful combo of sweet peaches and spicy jalapeños makes this Jalapeno Peach Chicken a must-try recipe!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Peach Glaze
  • 2 cups Yellow peaches Ripe, juicy peaches
  • 1/2 cup Peach preserves
  • 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional for heat
Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil For cooking
  • 1 medium Jalapeno pepper Thinly sliced

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • small bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the peach preserves, olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until well blended and set aside.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the kosher salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Rub this mixture onto the chicken thighs.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the chicken thighs. Cook for 5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
  6. In the same skillet, add the sliced jalapeños and sauté for 3 minutes.
  7. Add the sliced peaches and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  8. Pour the peach glaze into the skillet and stir well.
  9. Place the chicken thighs back into the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
  10. Serve warm, drizzling with extra glaze on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 27gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions for added flavor and color.

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