Jalapeno Peach Chicken (Print Version)
Juicy chicken with sweet-spicy peach jalapeno glaze, perfect for summer gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Peach Jalapeno Sauce
05 - 2 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and diced
06 - 1 fresh jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon gluten-free soy sauce
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
13 - ½ peach, thinly sliced (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add garlic, ginger, and jalapeno. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Add diced peaches, honey, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce. Cook, stirring, for 4–5 minutes, until peaches soften and sauce begins to thicken.
05 - Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over the top. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
06 - Remove from oven, let rest 2–3 minutes. Serve topped with extra sauce, fresh peach slices, and herbs.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce balances heat and sweetness so perfectly you will want to lick the plate
- Everything cooks in one skillet which means less cleanup and more time with your people
- It looks fancy enough for company but comes together in under an hour
02 -
- I learned the hard way that overcrowding the pan while searing leads to steamed chicken instead of beautifully browned meat
- Testing your jalapeno heat level before adding the whole pepper prevents accidentally making dinner too spicy for kids
03 -
- If your peaches are not quite ripe let them sit on the counter for a day or two they will soften and sweeten up significantly
- Grill the chicken instead of searing and baking for a smoky summer variation finish with the sauce on the grill for the last few minutes