How spicy does this get?

The heat level depends on the jalapeños and whether you leave the seeds in For less spice, use only one pepper and remove the seeds Or swap with mild red chili for a softer kick

Can I swap out the fruit?

Yes! Try apricots, nectarines, or even pineapple Just keep the balance of sweet + acidic for the glaze Peaches work best in savory-sweet summer chicken dishes, but this one’s flexible

Can I prep this in advance?

Definitely make the peach-jalapeño mix ahead and store it in the fridge You can season the chicken early too Just keep them separate until you’re ready to cook

What sides are a good match?

Serve with white rice, mashed potatoes, or even couscous Add fresh greens or grilled corn for a full summer plate

Can breasts work instead of thighs?

Yes, but don’t overcook them breasts dry faster than thighs Slice thinner for even cooking and soak well in the sauce Still a win for diabetic-friendly meals with big flavor

Easy Jalapeño Peach Chicken Recipe That’s Sweet, Spicy & Fast

Stuffani Borjat

July 13, 2025

Easy Jalapeño Peach Chicken Recipe in skillet

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Easy Jalapeño Peach Chicken Recipe was born on one of those long, sticky summer nights when dinner needed to be bold but simple. While mom flipped through ideas for gluten-free dessert recipes and dad browsed diabetic-friendly meals, I reached for peaches and jalapeños.

It wasn’t fancy. Just fiery, fruity comfort. The kind you crave after a day of sunshine and smoky grills easy summer grill recipes included.

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What You’ll Need to Create This Sweet-Spicy Skillet Magic

This easy jalapeño peach chicken recipe brings bold flavor to savory-sweet summer chicken dishes, perfect alongside gluten-free dessert recipes or diabetic-friendly meals for a balanced, crave-worthy summer dinner.

Ingredients

→ Peach Jalapeño Mix

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup peach or apricot preserves
2 jalapeños, cut into rings
2 big yellow peaches, cut up

→ Chicken

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs

Instructions

Step 01

Dry the chicken with paper towels. Sprinkle the garlic powder, black pepper, and salt on both sides.

Drying chicken thighs and seasoning with garlic powder, pepper, and salt

Step 02

Cut up peaches into thin pieces and slice the jalapeños into circles. Toss them together in a medium sized bowl.

Sliced peaches and jalapeños tossed together in a bowl

Step 03

To the bowl with peaches and jalapeños, toss in the preserves, mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire. Give everything a good stir so it’s all combined.

Stirring peach jalapeño mixture with mustard, vinegar, and preserves

Step 04

Warm up a big skillet on medium-high. Pour in some olive oil, then lay down the chicken and let it get a nice brown color on the first side for five minutes don’t move it yet.

Chicken thighs browning in olive oil in a hot skillet

Step 05

Turn the chicken over and keep cooking for another four minutes until the other side gets golden too.

Turning chicken thighs to brown the second side in skillet

Step 06

With the chicken still in the pan, pour your sweet and spicy mixture over everything. Let it hang out and bubble for three minutes so the flavors come together.

Pouring sweet and spicy peach jalapeño glaze over chicken in skillet

Step 07

Gently stir chicken and sauce for a couple more minutes until every piece is covered and warmed through. Throw on some parsley if you’re feeling fancy, then eat while it’s hot.