Description
This Jalapeño Peach Glazed Chicken recipe brings together the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. The tender grilled chicken is coated with a vibrant glaze made from juicy peaches, spicy jalapeños, and a hint of honey and lime. This dish is quick to prepare and packed with flavor, making it an ideal meal for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ripe peaches, diced
- 2 medium jalapeños, chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Rinse and pat dry chicken breasts. Dice peaches and chop jalapeños. Measure honey, soy sauce, and lime juice.
- Make the Glaze: In a saucepan, combine peaches, jalapeños, honey, soy sauce, and lime juice. Simmer for 10 minutes until peaches soften. Blend the mixture until smooth, then return to pan to thicken.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for 6 minutes per side, brushing with glaze during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Serve: Once chicken reaches 165°F internally, serve topped with extra glaze.
Notes
- Adjust the jalapeño quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- If fresh peaches are unavailable, use canned or frozen peaches (drained).
- For extra flavor, try adding a touch of garlic or ginger to the glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Protein: 27g