Description
Grilled jalapeno peach chicken celebrates summer’s zesty fusion of sweet and spicy flavors. Succulent chicken marinated in peach preserves and jalapeño peppers promises a mouthwatering meal that delights your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 yellow peaches, pitted, sliced
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ cup (160 g) peach preserves
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp garlic, minced
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prep Glaze: Whisk peach preserves, olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl until smooth and uniform.
- Season Chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry and generously coat with salt, black pepper, and chili powder, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken thighs for 5 minutes per side, reducing heat to medium-low, until internal temperature reaches safe levels.
- Sauté Aromatics: Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté jalapeno peppers for 3 minutes, then add sliced peaches and cook for an additional 3 minutes until slightly caramelized.
- Glaze and Finish: Pour prepared peach glaze over jalapenos and peaches, stirring to coat. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon glaze over the meat, and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve: Plate the jalapeno peach chicken immediately, presenting a harmonious blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Pat chicken thighs completely dry to ensure crispy, golden-brown exterior and optimal seasoning absorption.
- Heat Control Matters: Manage skillet temperature carefully between medium and medium-low to prevent burning while achieving perfect chicken doneness.
- Flavor Layering Technique: Sauté jalapeños and peaches separately before adding glaze to develop deep, complex taste profiles and caramelized edges.
- Glaze Application Strategy: Spoon glaze gently over chicken in final moments of cooking to prevent burning and maintain vibrant, glossy appearance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg