Description
A flavorful recipe for Jalapeño Peach Chicken that combines sweet peaches and spicy jalapeños for a delicious dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh peaches, diced (about 2 medium peaches)
- 1 medium jalapeño, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced peaches, chopped jalapeño, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Mix well to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and let any excess marinade drip off.
- Grill the chicken thighs for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F and have nice grill marks.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the chicken garnished with fresh cilantro, if desired, and enjoy with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, leave some seeds in the jalapeño or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade.
- Serve the chicken over a bed of rice or quinoa, or in a taco with fresh toppings like avocado and lime for a delicious twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Jalapeño Peach Chicken, Grilled Chicken, Summer Recipes