Peachy Chicken

Yield 6 Hearty tasting portions

Pillar of Nutrition Lean on Protein

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Peachy Chicken

An easy summer dinner to make when stone fruit is in season.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons paprika
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive or avocado oil, divided
• 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, boneless/skinless
• ¼ cup water, white wine or chicken broth
• 2 yellow peaches, firm
• 8 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 lemons
• 1 tablespoon honey

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix together paprika, salt and black pepper and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
2. Cut chicken into thick slices and stir into the oil spice mixture until chicken is evenly coated. Set aside and let it marinate while you prepare remaining ingredients
3. Wash peaches well and cut each into 6 wedges.
4. Heat a pan over medium high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. When the pan is hot, add chicken in a single layer and sear the chicken pieces, about 2 minutes per side, getting a nice golden brown color. Remove the chicken from the pan.
5. Deglaze the pan with the water, white wine or chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits then add this to the chicken.
6. In the same pan drizzle 1 tbsp of oil and add the peach wedges. Cook until golden brown on one side then flip over and repeat on other side, about 1 minute per side. Add thyme sprigs and stir until fragrant.
7. Add the chicken and juices back to the pan and lower the heat. Squeeze in the juice from both lemons. Cover and cook until chicken is cooked through, 2 - 5 minutes. Drizzle in honey. Toss and serve.

Notes

Substitution and variations

• What other fruits can be substituted?
• What other herbs?

Something to Chew On

• Eating fruits and vegetables when they are in season and local provides more nutrients and flavor
• Chicken is healthier than red meat. Is a great source of protein with low saturated fats.