Description
Succulent Peach Glazed Chicken with Jalapeños combines sweet and spicy flavors for a memorable meal. Complex layers of taste merge tender chicken with zesty jalapeños and luscious peach glaze, offering you a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb / 907 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsps / 30 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp / 15 ml extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup / 160 g peach preserves
- 2 yellow peaches, pitted, sliced
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Blend Glaze: Thoroughly combine all peach glaze ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth and uniform, setting aside for later use.
- Prep Chicken: Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels, then create a robust seasoning blend of kosher salt, black pepper, and chili powder.
- Season and Sear: Energetically massage spice mixture onto chicken thighs, ensuring full coverage. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, then carefully place seasoned chicken to develop a golden-brown crust, cooking 5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Enhance Flavor: Remove chicken and tent with foil. Elevate skillet heat to medium, sauté jalapeños and peaches for 3-4 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Glaze and Finish: Pour prepared peach glaze over jalapeños and peaches, stirring to create a vibrant mixture. Return chicken to skillet, generously coating with warm glaze and heating 1-2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Plate glazed chicken immediately, garnishing with peach and jalapeño mixture to maximize visual and culinary appeal.
Notes
- Dry Chicken Thoroughly: Patting chicken completely dry helps seasoning stick better and creates a crispy, golden-brown exterior.
- Master Seasoning Technique: Massage spices energetically to ensure even coverage and deep flavor penetration into the meat.
- Temperature Control Matters: Maintain medium heat for golden crust, then reduce to medium-low to prevent burning while ensuring chicken is fully cooked.
- Glaze Timing is Critical: Add glaze in the final moments to prevent burning and lock in maximum flavor without making the sauce bitter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg