Jalapeño Peach Glazed Chicken (Printable)
Juicy chicken breasts coated in a sweet and spicy peach-jalapeño glaze
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Jalapeño Peach Glaze
05 - 1 cup peach preserves or jam
06 - 2 tbsp honey
07 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
08 - 1-2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
09 - 1 clove garlic, minced
10 - 1 tsp soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
11 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
→ Garnish
12 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
13 - Sliced fresh jalapeños
14 - Peach slices
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and black pepper on both sides.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add peach preserves, honey, apple cider vinegar, chopped jalapeños, garlic, soy sauce, and smoked paprika. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the glaze over the chicken, and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
06 - Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
07 - Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh herbs, additional jalapeño slices, and peach slices if desired. Serve hot with your choice of sides.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- The glaze strikes that perfect balance where fruit and heat enhance each other instead of competing
- It comes together in under 45 minutes but looks like you spent all day planning dinner
02 -
- The glaze thickens dramatically as it cools so do not worry if it seems thin in the skillet
- Using an instant-read thermometer takes all the guesswork out of doneness
03 -
- A cast-iron skillet creates the best sear but any oven-safe pan will work beautifully
- Warm your preserves slightly in the microwave before measuring if they are too thick to pour