Spicy Sweet Chicken Dinner (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Sweet & Spicy Sauce
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2 large golden peaches, thinly sliced
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2 fresh jalapeños, cut into rounds
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1/2 cup peach preserves (or apricot preserves as substitute)
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
→ For the Chicken
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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
→ For Garnish
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Fresh parsley, finely chopped
# Instructions:
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Slice your peaches into delicate, thin pieces and cut the jalapeños into neat circles. Combine them in a medium mixing bowl along with all the sauce ingredients - the peach preserves, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Stir everything together until well blended.
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Pat the chicken thighs completely dry using paper towels - this helps achieve that perfect golden sear. Generously season both sides with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, making sure each piece is evenly coated.
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Heat your large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it's nice and hot. Add olive oil, then carefully place the seasoned chicken thighs in the pan. Let them sear undisturbed for 5 full minutes to develop a beautiful golden crust, then flip and cook for another 4 minutes on the other side.
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Without removing the chicken from the skillet, pour the peach and jalapeño mixture right over and around the chicken. Let everything cook together for 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
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Gently stir the sauce around the chicken for another 2 minutes until everything is heated through and the chicken is fully cooked. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot.
# Notes:
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This delightful recipe combines the sweetness of ripe peaches with the kick of fresh jalapeños for a perfect balance of flavors that will make your taste buds dance.
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Chicken thighs stay incredibly juicy and tender in this one-pan wonder, making it an ideal weeknight dinner that feels special enough for company.
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If you can't find peach preserves, apricot preserves work beautifully as a substitute and add their own unique sweetness to the dish.