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Sweet & Spicy Jalapeño Peach Chicken – A Flavor Explosion!

Savor the perfect balance of sweetness and spice with this Sweet & Spicy Jalapeño Peach Chicken recipe. Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a mouthwatering jalapeño peach sauce will leave your taste buds dancing!
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Equipment

  • Large skillet (oven-safe or cast iron preferred)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Food processor or blender (optional, for a smoother glaze)
  • Tongs
  • Basting brush

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Jalapeño Peach Glaze:
  • 2 fresh peaches peeled and diced
  • 2 –3 jalapeños finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for extra heat

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Chicken:
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season both sides with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Sear the Chicken:
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 3–4 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and sear the other side for another 2 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • Make the Jalapeño Peach Glaze:
  • In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the diced peaches, jalapeños, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  • Stir and let the mixture simmer for 5–7 minutes, until the peaches soften and the glaze thickens slightly. (For a smoother sauce, blend the mixture in a food processor or blender, then return it to the skillet.)
  • Glaze and Bake:
  • Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning the jalapeño peach glaze generously over each piece.
  • Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
  • Serve:
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  • Spoon extra glaze over the chicken before serving. Garnish with fresh peach slices or chopped cilantro for a burst of color.