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Jalapeño Peach Chicken


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By Daily Recipes - décembre 06, 2025

 

Here is your FULL DETAIL RECIPE for Jalapeño Peach Chicken — sweet, spicy, sticky, and unbelievably delicious! 🍑🔥🍗


🍗 Jalapeño Peach Chicken

Tender chicken cooked in a sweet-and-spicy peach glaze with fresh jalapeños. Perfect with rice, mashed potatoes, or grilled veggies!


⭐ INGREDIENTS

For the Chicken

  • 500–600 g chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika

For the Peach–Jalapeño Sauce

  • 2 cups fresh peaches, diced
    (or 1 can peaches, drained)
  • 2 tbsp peach jam (optional for extra glaze)
  • 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
  • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry, optional for thick sauce)

For Garnish

  • Fresh cilantro or parsley
  • Extra peach slices
  • Extra jalapeño slices

🍽️ INSTRUCTIONS


1️⃣ Season the Chicken

Rub the chicken with:
✔ salt
✔ pepper
✔ garlic powder
✔ paprika

Set aside for 10 minutes.


2️⃣ Sear the Chicken

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken.
  3. Cook until golden brown:
    • Breasts: 4–5 min per side
    • Thighs: 5–6 min per side

Remove chicken and set aside.


3️⃣ Make the Peach–Jalapeño Sauce

In the same skillet, add:

  • peaches
  • garlic
  • jalapeño slices
  • honey
  • soy sauce
  • vinegar/lemon juice
  • peach jam (optional)

Cook for 5–7 minutes until peaches soften.

Mash some peaches lightly with a spoon for a thicker sauce.


4️⃣ Thicken the Sauce (Optional)

Mix cornstarch + water → pour into sauce.
Simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy and thick.


5️⃣ Add Chicken Back

Place chicken into the skillet.
Spoon sauce over top.
Cook another 5–8 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and coated.


6️⃣ Garnish & Serve

Top with:
✔ fresh jalapeño slices
✔ peach slices
✔ chopped cilantro

Serve hot!


🍽️ BEST SIDES TO SERVE WITH IT

  • White or jasmine rice
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Garlic butter rice
  • Grilled veggies
  • Roasted potatoes
  • Buttered noodles

🌶️ ADJUST THE HEAT

  • Mild → remove seeds + reduce jalapeño
  • Medium → keep some seeds
  • Hot → add extra jalapeño + chili flakes

❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS DISH

  • Sweet + spicy perfection
  • Super juicy chicken
  • Golden sticky glaze
  • Quick (30-minute meal)
  • Gluten-free option

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