Pineapple Peach Glazed Chicken
Pineapple Peach Glazed Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch thick cutlets or large chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pineapple Peach Glaze
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup peach preserves
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
For the Fruit
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces, then halved
- 2 fresh peaches, ripe, sliced into 1/2-inch thick wedges
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, peach preserves, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken cutlets or chunks dry with paper towels. Season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Cook the fruit and glaze: Reduce heat to medium. Pour the prepared glaze into the same skillet. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Add the sliced pineapple and peach wedges to the simmering glaze. Cook for 3-5 minutes, gently stirring, until the fruit softens slightly and is coated in the glaze.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Thicken the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering glaze with the fruit, stirring constantly. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the glaze thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Combine and serve: Return the seared chicken to the skillet, tossing gently to coat it completely with the pineapple peach glaze and fruit. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to heat the chicken through. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 2 min
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Pineapple Peach Glazed Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch thick cutlets or large chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pineapple Peach Glaze
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup peach preserves
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
For the Fruit
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces, then halved
- 2 fresh peaches, ripe, sliced into 1/2-inch thick wedges
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, peach preserves, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken cutlets or chunks dry with paper towels. Season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Cook the fruit and glaze: Reduce heat to medium. Pour the prepared glaze into the same skillet. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Add the sliced pineapple and peach wedges to the simmering glaze. Cook for 3-5 minutes, gently stirring, until the fruit softens slightly and is coated in the glaze.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Thicken the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering glaze with the fruit, stirring constantly. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the glaze thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Combine and serve: Return the seared chicken to the skillet, tossing gently to coat it completely with the pineapple peach glaze and fruit. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to heat the chicken through. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 2 min