Jalapeño Peach Glazed Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken glazed with sweet and spicy jalapeño-peach sauce, ready in 40 minutes.

# What you'll need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Jalapeño Peach Glaze

05 - 1 cup peach preserves or jam
06 - 2 tbsp honey
07 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
08 - 1-2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
09 - 1 clove garlic, minced
10 - 1 tsp soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
11 - ½ tsp smoked paprika

→ Garnish

12 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
13 - Sliced fresh jalapeños
14 - Fresh peach slices

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add peach preserves, honey, apple cider vinegar, chopped jalapeños, garlic, soy sauce, and smoked paprika to the skillet. Stir constantly and simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Return chicken to the skillet, spoon glaze generously over each piece. Transfer skillet to preheated oven.
06 - Bake for 15-18 minutes or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F.
07 - Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs, jalapeño slices, and peach slices before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The combination of sweet peach and fiery jalapeño creates this addictive sweet-heat flavor profile that keeps everyone going back for seconds
  • It comes together in under 45 minutes but tastes like something you spent all afternoon perfecting
  • The glaze works beautifully on grilled chicken too, making it incredibly versatile for summer cooking
02 -
  • The glaze thickens up quickly in the oven, so do not worry if it seems thin when you first pour it over the chicken
  • Using an instant-read thermometer is the only way to guarantee perfectly cooked chicken without drying it out
  • Fresh jalapeños vary wildly in heat, so always taste a tiny bit before adding the second one
03 -
  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before cooking so they all finish at the same time
  • Let the glaze cool slightly before brushing it on the chicken to prevent it from sliding right off

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