Jalapeño Peach Glazed Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken with a sweet-spicy jalapeño peach glaze, ready in 40 minutes for the perfect summer dinner.

# 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

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 peach preserves create a glossy finish that makes this look like you spent hours on it
  • You can control the heat level perfectly by adjusting the jalapeño amount
  • Everything comes together in one skillet meaning less cleanup and more flavor
02 -
  • The glaze will bubble up in the oven, so choose a skillet with higher sides to avoid any messy overflow
  • Letting the chicken rest before cutting locks in all those juices that otherwise would escape onto your plate
03 -
  • Marinate the chicken in half the glaze for an hour before cooking for deeper flavor
  • Use an instant-read thermometer to avoid overcooking the chicken

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