Description
Jalapeño Peach Glazed Chicken is a vibrant dish that combines the sweetness of ripe peaches with the heat of jalapeños, creating a delightful glaze that perfectly complements tender grilled chicken. This recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 25 minutes, but it also brings a burst of flavor to your dinner table, making it ideal for everything from casual weeknight meals to festive weekend barbecues. Whether served over rice, in tacos, or alongside fresh salads and grilled vegetables, this dish is versatile enough to please everyone. With its healthy ingredients and easy preparation, Jalapeño Peach Glazed Chicken is sure to impress family and friends alike.
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
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Dice the peaches and chop the jalapeños.
- In a medium saucepan, combine peaches, jalapeños, honey, soy sauce, and lime juice. Simmer for 10 minutes until softened.
- Blend the mixture until smooth; return to saucepan to thicken slightly.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for about 6 minutes per side, brushing with glaze during the last 2 minutes.
- Once cooked (internal temp reaches 165°F), serve topped with extra glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg