Savory Chicken with Peaches
Savory Chicken with Peaches is a quick one-pan dinner made with juicy chicken thighs, fresh peaches, honey, lemon juice, and butter. A balanced sweet-and-savory meal that’s light, flavorful, and perfect for an easy summer dinner.
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Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1.4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ½ teaspoon chili powder or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Peaches and Sauce
- 2 medium yellow peaches washed, cored, and sliced
- 3 tablespoons honey or more, to taste
- Juice of ½ fresh lemon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Garnish (Optional)
- Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
Cook the Chicken
- Season the chicken thighs evenly with chili powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or similar high-sided pan over medium heat for approximately 2 minutes to allow the pan to heat evenly.
- Add the olive oil to the skillet. Place the chicken thighs in the pan and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes without moving them, allowing the chicken to sear.
- Flip the chicken thighs, reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Cook the Peaches
- Using the same skillet, add the sliced peaches over medium heat. Cook gently for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peaches are slightly softened but not overcooked.
- Add the honey, lemon juice, and butter to the peaches. Stir until the butter is melted and the sauce is well combined.
Assemble the Dish
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, nestling it among the peaches. Heat briefly until warmed through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh thyme, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe is naturally gluten free. To ensure it remains gluten free, confirm that all seasonings, including chili powder and Italian seasoning, are certified gluten free, as some blends may contain additives with gluten.