Jalapeno Peach Chicken (Printable Version)

Tender chicken glazed with sweet-spicy peach jalapeno sauce

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 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 - 1/2 peach, thinly sliced

# How to Make It:

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 Insights:

01 -
  • The sauce balances sweet and heat in a way that makes everyone reach for seconds
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like something from a restaurant
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
  • Do not use a non-stick skillet if you plan to transfer it to the oven at high heat
  • The sauce will thicken more as it cools, so do not overcook it trying to reduce it further
  • Peaches vary in sweetness, so taste the sauce before baking and add more honey if needed
03 -
  • Use an instant-read thermometer to avoid overcooking the chicken
  • If the sauce is too thick after baking, stir in a splash of water or chicken broth

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