Jalapeno Peach Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken glazed with sweet-spicy peach jalapeno sauce, ready in 45 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Peach Jalapeno Sauce

05 - 2 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and diced
06 - 1 fresh jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon gluten-free soy sauce
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
13 - ½ peach, thinly sliced

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add garlic, ginger, and jalapeno. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Add diced peaches, honey, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce. Cook, stirring, for 4–5 minutes, until peaches soften and sauce begins to thicken.
05 - Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over the top. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
06 - Remove from oven, let rest 2–3 minutes. Serve topped with extra sauce, fresh peach slices, and herbs.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The peach caramelizes into this sticky glaze that clings to every bite of chicken
  • That hit of fresh jalapeno heat keeps the sweetness from being cloying
  • One pan from stovetop to oven means barely any cleanup afterward
02 -
  • An oven safe skillet is non negotiable here unless you want to dirty another dish transferring everything
  • Do not skip searing the chicken first because that browned bottom layer creates depth you cannot get from baking alone
  • The sauce will look thin at first but it thickens beautifully in the oven while the chicken finishes cooking
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking the chicken while the sauce finishes thickening
  • If your peaches are not quite ripe enough add an extra half tablespoon of honey to compensate

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