Sweet Heat Symphony: Peach Jalapeño Chicken Skillet

A vibrant, easy skillet chicken recipe bursting with sweet peaches, spicy jalapeños, and a sticky-sweet glaze. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Get ready for a flavor explosion! This Peach Jalapeño Chicken Skillet is a weeknight game-changer. Juicy chicken breast dances with fiery jalapeños and sweet, ripe peaches in a sticky, savory glaze. It's a symphony of sweet, spicy, and savory, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or a casual weekend feast, this dish is guaranteed to become a new family favorite. Serve it over fluffy rice or quinoa for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
• 2 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and diced
• ½ cup peach preserves
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder.
3. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
4. Add peaches and jalapeño to the skillet and cook until peaches soften, about 5-6 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together peach preserves, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and cornstarch.
6. Return chicken to the skillet and add the peach preserves mixture. Stir to coat.
7. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve over rice or quinoa.