Description
Enjoy the irresistible flavors of sweet peaches and spicy jalapeños in this easy Jalapeño Peach Chicken. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe uses just seven simple ingredients to create a dish that’s both vibrant and satisfying. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in, it’s a delightful way to elevate your cooking with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.1 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 fresh peaches
- 2 jalapeños
- 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/3 cups peach preserves
- 1 1/4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons soy sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 420°F and prepare a baking dish.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and spread them across the baking dish.
- Mix paprika, garlic powder, bouillon granules, salt, oregano, and black pepper, then sprinkle over the chicken.
- Whisk together peach preserves, minced garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce in a bowl and pour over the chicken.
- Arrange peach wedges and jalapeño slices over the chicken.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is caramelized.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For milder heat, remove seeds from jalapeños; for more heat, leave some seeds intact.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
You can prepare the sauce ahead and store it in the refrigerator to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg