Jalapeño Peach Glazed Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken with sweet-spicy peach glaze, ready in 40 minutes

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Jalapeño Peach Glaze

05 - 1 cup peach preserves or jam
06 - 2 tbsp honey
07 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
08 - 1–2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
09 - 1 clove garlic, minced
10 - 1 tsp soy sauce
11 - ½ tsp smoked paprika

→ Garnish

12 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
13 - Sliced fresh jalapeños
14 - Peach slices

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and black pepper on both sides.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add peach preserves, honey, apple cider vinegar, chopped jalapeños, garlic, soy sauce, and smoked paprika. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the glaze over the chicken, and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
06 - Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
07 - Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh herbs, additional jalapeño slices, and peach slices if desired.
08 - Serve hot with your choice of sides.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The glaze strikes this perfect balance where the sweetness hits first and the heat creeps up slowly, making every bite interesting.
  • Everything comes together in one skillet, which means less cleanup and more time hanging out with friends while the oven does the work.
02 -
  • Don't skip the searing step because it creates flavor that you can't get from baking alone.
  • The glaze thickens quickly in the oven, so don't worry if it looks thin when you first pour it on.
03 -
  • If your chicken breasts are thick, slice them horizontally before cooking for faster, more even results.
  • Let the glaze cool slightly before tossing with the chicken so it coats more evenly.

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