Description
Honey Butter Peach Chicken is a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors that will elevate your dinner experience. This dish features tender chicken thighs glazed with a rich honey butter sauce, complemented by juicy slices of fresh peaches. Ideal for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight meal, this recipe is both easy to prepare and visually stunning, making it a sure hit at any table. With each bite, you’ll enjoy the aromatic combination of thyme and garlic, creating a mouthwatering dish that’s healthy and satisfying.
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 turkey strips
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Season chicken thighs with half the sea salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika.
- In a heavy sauté pan over medium heat, add turkey strips and cook until dark red. Remove from the pan.
- Wipe out excess oil from the pan and add olive oil. Sear chicken thighs on both sides for 1–2 minutes until browned.
- Sauté shallots in the same pan for 2 minutes, then add grated garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits for added flavor.
- Stir in butter and honey until melted, then return chicken to the pan with thyme sprigs.
- Spoon sauce over chicken and cover. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Add sliced peaches on top, spoon more sauce over them, and broil for an additional 3–5 minutes until peaches are soft.
- Garnish with fresh basil and thyme before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg