Description
This Honey Butter Peach Chicken recipe features succulent chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory honey butter sauce, complemented by the freshness of peaches and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tsp. sea salt
- divided
- 1 tsp. fresh cracked pepper
- divided
- 1 tsp. oregano
- divided
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- divided
- 8 oz. pancetta
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 6 chicken thighs
- 1 large shallot
- 3 cloves garlic
- grated or pressed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 stick of butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 large peaches
- sliced
- Fresh basil and additional fresh thyme for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1 tsp oregano, garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp paprika. Season the chicken thighs with the spice mixture.
- In a large skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the fat in the skillet.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and sear the chicken thighs on both sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté shallot and garlic until translucent. Add chicken broth, remaining salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in butter and honey until melted and combined.
- Return chicken and pancetta to the skillet, adding thyme and peach slices. Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and thyme.
Notes
For added flavor, let the chicken marinate in the seasoning for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
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