Jalapeño Peach Chicken
Jalapeño Peach Chicken is a bold yet beautifully balanced dish where sweet and spicy meet savory. Juicy seared chicken breasts are glazed with a sticky peach and jalapeño sauce that’s both vibrant and irresistible. Perfect for summer dinners, it pairs wonderfully with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
For the jalapeño peach sauce:
1 tbsp butter
1 jalapeño, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup peach preserves or jam
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp soy sauce
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped jalapeño and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the peach preserves, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir until well combined and simmer for 3-5 minutes until thick and glossy.
Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Let it simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, turning to ensure it’s fully glazed.
Serve hot with extra sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
You can use fresh diced peaches instead of preserves for a chunkier texture. Adjust the jalapeño based on your heat preference. This dish also works great with grilled chicken thighs or as a glaze for wings.
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