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Jalapeño Peach Chicken

Jalapeño peach chicken with golden seared chicken breasts and a bubbling, sticky peach-jalapeño glaze. Sweet spicy chicken skillet dinner that caramelizes into a glossy coating with visible jalapeño rings and peach chunks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts Use uniform thickness for even searing.
  • 0.5 tsp salt To taste.
  • 0.25 tsp pepper To taste.
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder To taste.
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika To taste.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For searing the chicken.
Jalapeño Peach Glaze
  • 3 ripe peaches Peeled and diced (3 total).
  • 2.5 jalapeños Seeded and thinly sliced (2-3 total).
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 tbsp honey Plus any remaining to reach 1/4 cup total.
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 tsp fresh thyme For garnish.
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes For garnish.

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Season and sear the chicken
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to taste.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through to 165°F; remove to a plate.
Make the jalapeño peach glaze
  1. In the same skillet, cook jalapeños and garlic over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  2. Add peaches, honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and chicken broth, then stir to combine.
  3. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and the peaches soften into a glossy glaze.
Finish and serve
  1. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the jalapeño peach glaze over each breast.
  2. Garnish with fresh thyme and red pepper flakes and serve.

Notes

Pro tip: slice jalapeños thinly so you get more ring-shaped heat in every bite. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended for best texture. For a lower-sugar option, swap honey for an equal amount of a no-sugar-added peach-friendly sweetener and simmer until glossy.