Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Jalapeno Peach Chicken with its spicy glaze and juicy chicken thighs. Try this delightful recipe today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 yellow peaches (pitted and sliced)
- 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
- 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)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine sliced peaches, peach preserves, olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to create the glaze.
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and chili powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Add sliced jalapeno to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour the prepared peach glaze over the chicken and simmer for another 3-4 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 21 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken thigh with glaze (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Use perfectly ripe peaches to enhance sweetness in the glaze. Adjust jalapeno quantity based on your preferred spice level. Let the cooked chicken rest for a few minutes before serving for maximum juiciness.