Simply Amazing Jalapeno Peach Chicken with Fresh Peaches
Sweet and spicy Jalapeno Peach Chicken made in one skillet.Juicy chicken thighs with fresh peaches and jalapeños.Ready in just over 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Peaches
- 2 yellow peaches pitted and sliced
Peach Glaze
- ½ cup 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 jalapeño pepper thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix all peach glaze ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
- Pat the chicken dry. Combine salt, black pepper, and chili powder, then season the chicken evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes. Flip, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook another 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and tent to keep warm.
- Increase heat to medium and add jalapeños to the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes, then add sliced peaches and cook 3 minutes more until softened.
- Pour the glaze into the skillet, stirring to coat peaches and jalapeños evenly.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon glaze over the top, and cook 1–2 minutes until heated through. Serve warm.
Notes
Serve Jalapeno Peach Chicken over rice, quinoa, or mashed potatoes. Add fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for brightness.