Description
This Easy Jalapeño Peach Chicken is a vibrant dish combining juicy peaches and zesty jalapeños, topped with a sticky-sweet glaze. Ideal for quick dinners or festive gatherings, it’s bound to impress with its irresistible flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.1 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 fresh peaches, diced
- 2 jalapeños, sliced
- 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules, optional
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/3 cups peach preserves
- 1 1/4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons soy sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 420°F and prepare a large baking dish with chicken pieces in a single layer.
- Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and sprinkle over the chicken evenly.
- Whisk together peach preserves, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce; pour over chicken.
- Arrange peach wedges and jalapeños on top of the chicken.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
To reheat, warm in the oven at 350°F for about 15 minutes.
Consider adding fresh herbs right before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
