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Jalapeno Peach Chicken Recipe

31-Minute Jalapeño Peach Chicken (Sweet and Spicy!)
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Try this Jalapeno Peach Chicken! Seasoned chicken thighs in a sweet-spicy peach glaze with jalapenos. Ready in 31 minutes—perfect for dinner!

Ingredients

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Peaches:

  • 2 yellow peaches, pitted and sliced

Peach Glaze:

  • 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
Key ingredients for Jalapeño Peach Chicken
Key ingredients for Jalapeño Peach Chicken

 

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix peach glaze ingredients: peach preserves, olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry. Mix salt, black pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl; season chicken.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 5 minutes per side until 165°F (74°C). Remove to a plate; tent with foil.
  4. In the same skillet, cook jalapeno slices for 3 minutes over medium heat. Add peaches; cook 3 minutes until softened.
  5. Pour glaze into skillet, stirring to coat peaches and jalapenos.
  6. Return chicken to skillet, spoon glaze over, and cook 1-2 minutes until heated through.
  7. Serve warm, topped with peaches and jalapenos.

Notes

  • Adjust jalapeno seeds for desired heat level.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Use gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free dish.
  • Serve with rice, quinoa, or as taco filling.

Allergy Information: Contains soy (soy sauce). Verify soy sauce for gluten content.

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