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Sweet and Spicy Jalapeño Peach Chicken

A vibrant, 30-minute skillet meal featuring golden-seared chicken, fresh juicy peaches, and spicy jalapeños all tossed in a sticky, savory-sweet glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Produce
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 large fresh peaches sliced into wedges
  • 1-2 whole jalapeños thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
The Sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry and season well with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add garlic, ginger, and sliced jalapeños. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the soy sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes until it begins to thicken.
  5. Add the sliced peaches to the pan. Toss in the sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes just until softened but still holding their shape.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat evenly in the sticky glaze. Cook for 1 minute to heat through.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately over rice or quinoa.

Notes

If fresh peaches are unavailable, use frozen peach slices. Add them directly to the sauce without thawing, but cook an extra minute or two. Avoid canned peaches as they are too soft.