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Jalapeño Peach Chicken

Jalapeño peach chicken features pan-seared golden chicken breasts glazed with a glossy sweet-and-spicy jalapeño peach sauce. The skillet simmers peaches until soft, then coats the chicken for a sticky, flavorful finish with fresh thyme.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Jalapeño Peach Glaze
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peaches, sliced
  • 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced (seeds in for heat)
  • 3 clove garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Sear the chicken
  1. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper. Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear until golden, 5–6 minutes per side, then set the chicken aside.
Build the jalapeño peach glaze
  1. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and thinly sliced jalapeños and cook for 1 minute. Add the peach slices, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth, then bring to a simmer.
Thicken and glaze
  1. Simmer the glaze for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peaches soften and the sauce thickens. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the glaze over the top, cooking for 2 more minutes to coat.
Finish and serve
  1. Sprinkle fresh thyme over the chicken and serve with the pan sauce spooned over the top. The glaze should look glossy and cling lightly to the chicken.

Notes

For the best sear, pat the chicken dry before seasoning and keep the skillet at steady medium-high heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet or microwave until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because the peach-jalapeño sauce can separate slightly after thawing. For a lighter option, swap honey for an equal amount of reduced-calorie honey substitute or use half honey and half apple juice concentrate.