Description
Jalapeño Peach Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish combining tender seared chicken breasts with a sweet and spicy peach-jalapeño glaze. This skillet recipe balances the natural sweetness of fresh peaches and honey with the zesty kick of jalapeños, making it a perfect summer dinner that’s both easy to prepare and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Peach Jalapeño Glaze
- 2 fresh peaches, sliced
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, seeds removed for less heat
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
Garnish
- Fresh basil or cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Season and Sear Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts to the hot skillet and sear each side for 4–5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare Peach Jalapeño Glaze: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and thinly sliced jalapeño, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard until combined.
- Add Peaches and Simmer: Add the sliced peaches to the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes, allowing them to soften and the glaze to thicken into a saucy consistency.
- Return Chicken and Coat: Place the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet with the peach-jalapeño glaze. Spoon the glaze over the chicken and simmer together for 2–3 minutes to rewarm the chicken and fully coat it with the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh basil or cilantro if desired, and serve the dish warm alongside your choice of rice, quinoa, or grilled vegetables.
Notes
- This dish pairs excellently with rice, quinoa, or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
- You can substitute nectarines for peaches if preferred.
- Adjust the heat level by adding more jalapeño for spicier flavor or using fewer seeds for milder heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
