Pan-Seared Chicken with Jalapeno Peach Glaze

Peach season is one of my favorite times of year. The weather is beautiful and the summer fruit and veggies here in west Michigan are abundant! The peach glaze on top of this chicken is a perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Serve this with rice, quinoa or cornbread and a side of veggies for a yummy summer meal.

1. Combine peach glaze ingredients in a small mixing bowl.

2. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the hot pan and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate to rest.

3. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add jalapeños and peaches and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peaches start to soften. Add peach glaze and stir to combine.

4. Add cooked chicken (and any juices from the plate) back in the skillet and spoon sauce over. Warm for 1-2 minutes longer, continuing to spoon the sauce over the chicken. Serve!

Pan-Seared Chicken with Jalapeno Peach Glaze

Serves 4

All you need:

Peach Glaze –

1/2 cup peach preserves

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Pan-Seared Chicken –

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

4 (6 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1-2 jalapeños (depending on desired spice level), thinly sliced

2 peaches, pitted and diced

All you do:

1. Combine peach glaze ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
2. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the hot pan and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate to rest.
3. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add jalapeños and peaches and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peaches start to soften. Add peach glaze and stir to combine.
4. Add cooked chicken (and any juices from the plate) back to the skillet and spoon sauce over. Warm for 1-2 minutes longer, continuing to spoon the sauce over the chicken. Serve!