Jalapeño Peach Chicken is a harmonious combination of complex flavors, to make your homemade dinners unforgettable. At the same time, nothing can beat the simplicity of this amazing spicy chicken dish. Hearty, easy and delicious!
Yesterday I made Peach and Jalapeño Chicken Thighs in a skillet. I love chicken thigh recipes because there is always a time and a place for a cozy chicken dish any day of the week. This spicy and sweet chicken recipe is simple, comforting, and made in 40 minutes. Comfort food personified!
For some similar chicken thigh recipes, try:
Main Ingredients
Dried minced onion and garlic. We're going with the dried versions to keep this dish easy!
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs - I use 1.5 to 2 lb. of chicken thighs, depending on the package. You can use chicken tenders, but I do personally prefer the flavor of chicken thighs better.
Peaches - I think fresh peaches bring a lovely flavor to this dish, substitute with apples or apricots. Always fresh!
Jalapeño - Fresh jalapeño peppers always if you can!
Peach preserves - I like to use peach preserves or apricot preserves in this dish. I think jam or preserves work equally well.
Red pepper flakes - I add red pepper flakes to 50% of my recent chicken thigh recipes, it cuts through the flavor perfectly.
Worcestershire sauce. Vinegars. Fermented onions. Fermented garlic. Tamarind Paste. Molasses. Salt. Sugar. Anchovies. Yes - all of this is in one bottle of Worcestershire sauce. A few teaspoons takes a simple chicken dish it to a whole new place.
Dijon Mustard. I always loved the Dijon mustard flavor with chicken which is why I add it here. A simple way to add color and flavor.
How to make it
Cut up peaches into thin slices. Cut up jalapeños into circles. Add both to a medium size bowl and mix together with the peach sauce ingredients.
Cook chicken: Brown chicken on one side for 5 minutes without disturbing. Next, flip chicken on one side for 5 minutes without disturbing.
Next, flip and cook for 4 more minutes on the other side (set a timer for that).Do not remove the chicken.
Add peach and jalapeño sauce to the same skillet and cook for 3 more minutes. Now it's time to add peach and jalapeño sauce to the skillet and mix it into the chicken for 2 minutes until thoroughly heated. Done!
Substitutions and variations
Can I use chicken breasts? You can, but you will need to slice them and add a bit more fat to the pan since chicken breasts are leaner and dryer than chicken thighs.
Can I omit Jalapeños? This recipe will not work as written without jalapeños. Maybe add only a couple of slices if not a fan of spice.
What about canned peaches? Yes! I do recommend going with fresh peaches just because they are prettier and meatier.
Other cooking methods
Can I make this in the crock pot or my Instant Pot / pressure cooker? Absolutely! As a matter of fact - refer to this Instant Pot Chicken Thighs recipe for tips.
Storage instructions
Can I freeze leftovers? You can absolutely freeze this dish for the future.
What to serve it with
Not only do I love this meal because it's so flavorful, but also because it can be eaten as is with no extra side dishes necessary. That said, if you want to fill up your dinner table a bit more, here are some side dish ideas:
Garlic Parmesan Sweet Potatoes
More delicious chicken thigh recipes
Baked Chicken Thighs with Garlic Mustard Crust
Skillet Chicken Thighs in Creamy Mushroom Pan Sauce
Chicken Thighs in Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
Jalapeno Peach Skillet Chicken
Equipment
- 1 Skillet
- 1 knife
- 1 spatula
- 1 medium bowl
Ingredients
Peach and Jalapeno Sauce
- 2 yellow peaches large, sliced
- 2 Jalapeños sliced
- ½ cup peach preserves or apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Chicken
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Peaches and Jalapeños Prep
- Cut up peaches into thin slices.Cut up jalapeños into circles. Add both to a medium size bowl and mix together with the peach sauce ingredients.
Chicken Prep
- Remove chicken from packaging and make sure they are dry. I used paper towels.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Heat up the large skillet (12 inches in diameter) on medium high. Once hot, add olive oil and seasoned chicken.
- Brown chicken on one side for 5 minutes without disturbing. Next, flip and cook for 4 more minutes on the other side (set a timer for that).
- Do not remove the chicken. Add peach and jalapeño sauce to the same skillet and cook for 3 more minutes.
- Now it's time to add peach and jalapeño sauce to the skillet and mix it into the chicken for 2 minutes until thoroughly heated
- Serve with chopped parsley right away.
Karina says
Tried this last night. So easy to make and absolutely out of this world delicious!!!