Description
Jalapeno Peach Chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors that will elevate your dining experience. This dish features succulent chicken thighs glazed with a homemade peach sauce, enhanced by the fiery kick of jalapenos. Perfect for family dinners or summer barbecues, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to impress your guests on any occasion. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering meal that combines the freshness of peaches with the perfect heat from jalapenos. Serve it with your favorite sides for a wholesome and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 yellow peaches, sliced
- ½ cup peach preserves
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Chili powder
- Garlic
- Soy sauce
- Apple cider vinegar
- Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and chili powder.
- In a cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown.
- While the chicken cooks, mix sliced peaches, peach preserves, olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Pour the glaze over the cooked chicken and add sliced jalapenos. Simmer for 5 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with glaze (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg