Spicy Basil Peach Glazed Chicken Thighs
With a crisp browned outside and tender inside, these chicken thighs are coated in a juicy peach, jalapeño, and basil glaze for a mouthwatering, quick and easy dinner recipe!
PREP:
10
MINS
HOURS
COOK:
12
MINS
HOURS
TOTAL:
22
Ingredients
Servings: 4
- 1 - 1 1/2 lbs. Chicken Thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
- 2-3 Peaches, pitted and sliced
- 2 Jalapeños, sliced or chopped
- 2 Shallots, sliced
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
- 1/2 tsp. EACH: Salt, Black Pepper, Ground Cinnamon
- 1/3 cup Fresh Basil
- 1 Lemon
- Cooked Basmati Rice, for serving
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium high heat. Heat up the olive oil until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken thighs and sear until browned on both sides.
- Add the peaches, jalapeños, shallots, and garlic. Stir together.
- Add the salt, black pepper, cinnamon and maple syrup. Stir together then sauce until the peaches are tender, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add 1/3 cup water to de-glaze the skillet, then stir in the lemon juice and chopped basil. Cover with a lid or reduce heat to medium to continue cooking until chicken is fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes.
- Enjoy warm over cooked basmati rice!
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