Description
This Jalapeño Peach Chicken is a bold, sweet-and-spicy dish that combines tender pan-seared chicken breasts with a vibrant peach and jalapeño glaze. The natural sweetness of the peaches balances the heat from the jalapeños, creating a flavorful harmony that’s perfect for summer dinners or a unique weeknight meal.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the peach jalapeño glaze:
1 tablespoon butter
2 fresh peaches, peeled and diced
1 jalapeño, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Salt to taste
Instructions
1 Cook the chicken by first seasoning the breasts with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
2 Prepare the glaze in the same skillet by melting butter over medium heat. Add the diced peaches and jalapeños. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the peaches soften.
3 Stir in the honey and apple cider vinegar. Let the mixture simmer for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly into a glaze. Season with a pinch of salt to balance the flavors.
4 Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the peach jalapeño glaze. Simmer together for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5 Serve the chicken hot with the peach jalapeño mixture spooned generously over the top. Pairs well with rice, couscous, or grilled vegetables.
Notes
For more intense flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, paprika, and a touch of honey for 30 minutes before cooking. You can also use canned peaches if fresh ones aren’t in season, just reduce the added honey to avoid excess sweetness.