Jalapeño Peach Glazed Chicken (Print)

Tender chicken with sweet and spicy jalapeño-peach glaze

# What You 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 (optional)

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.
08 - Serve hot with your choice of sides.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The glaze strikes this perfect balance between sweet peach and spicy jalapeño that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
  • It comes together in under 45 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
  • The leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
  • The glaze thickens quickly as it cools, so if you want it more pourable, add a splash of water or extra vinegar while simmering
  • Using an instant-read thermometer is the only way to guarantee perfectly cooked chicken without drying it out
03 -
  • If your glaze starts burning on the chicken before its cooked through, tent a piece of foil over the skillet
  • Save some extra glaze to brush on during the last two minutes of cooking for that restaurant-quality finish

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