Peach Glazed Chicken Tacos

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded evenly
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Peach Glaze

• 1/2 cup peach preserves
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce

For Assembly

• 8 small flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cabbage slaw mix
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 fresh peach, thinly sliced
• 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Substitutions

• Chicken thighs can replace breasts and must reach 165°F.
• Pickled jalapeños can replace fresh for less raw heat.

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Glaze

Simmer peach preserves, lime juice, vinegar, and hot sauce for 3 minutes until smooth. Reserve half in a clean bowl.

Step 3: Season the Chicken

Rub chicken with oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 4: Grill

Cook 5 to 6 minutes per side, brushing with the cooking portion of glaze near the end, until 165°F.

Step 7: Assemble

Layer slaw, glazed chicken, avocado, peach, jalapeño, and cilantro. Drizzle with reserved clean glaze and serve.

Reserve Clean Glaze for Serving

Divide the peach glaze before it touches the chicken. Use one portion near the end of grilling and keep the other clean for drizzling over the finished tacos. Adding the glaze late prevents its sugars from burning, while fresh peach, avocado, and cilantro stay brighter when they are added after cooking.

How to Store Leftovers

Refrigerate chicken within 2 hours for up to 3 days. Store all toppings and tortillas separately.

Freeze glazed chicken for up to 2 months; do not freeze assembled tacos or fresh fruit.

How to Reheat

Warm chicken covered in a skillet until 165°F and tortillas separately. Add slaw, avocado, peaches, jalapeño, cilantro, and clean glaze after heating.

What to Serve With It

• cilantro rice
• lime slaw
• sparkling peach water

Nutrition Information

Nutrition is an estimate and can vary with brands, portion size, ripeness, and substitutions.