Jalapeño Peach Glazed Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken with sweet-spicy peach jalapeño glaze, ready in 40 minutes.
# 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
11 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
→ Garnish (optional)
12 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
13 - Sliced fresh jalapeños
14 - Peach slices
# Directions:
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 Tips:
01 -
- The glaze balances sweet and heat so perfectly that even spice skeptics go back for seconds
- Everything cooks in one skillet, leaving you with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor
02 -
- Marinating the chicken in half the glaze for an hour transforms this from good to unforgettable
- The glaze thickens quickly in the oven, so dont worry if it seems thin when you first spoon it on
03 -
- A thermometer takes all the guesswork out of perfectly cooked chicken
- Let the skillet cool slightly before cleaning so the sugary glaze doesnt become a nightmare