Description
Honey Butter Peach Chicken brings summer’s sweetness right to your dinner table, combining juicy peaches with tender chicken in a sauce that’ll make your taste buds dance. Skillet magic happens when fresh ingredients mingle with simple seasonings, creating a meal that feels like a warm culinary hug.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 6 chicken thighs
- 8 oz pancetta
- 3 cloves garlic
Produce and Seasonings:
- 2 large peaches
- 1 large shallot
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Liquids and Fats:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 stick butter
- ½ cup honey
- Fresh basil (for topping)
- Extra thyme (for topping)
Instructions
- Mix 1 tsp sea salt, ½ tsp pepper, ½ tsp oregano, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ¼ tsp paprika. Season your chicken thighs evenly on both sides with this seasoning blend.
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Cook 8 oz pancetta for 3 minutes until crispy. Transfer pancetta to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving tasty brown bits in the pan.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same pan. Sear 6 chicken thighs for 2 minutes per side at medium-high heat until golden brown. Remove chicken from pan.
- Pour remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil into pan. Sauté 1 large chopped shallot for 2 minutes. Add 3 grated garlic cloves and cook for another 1 minute.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth into the pan. Scrape all browned bits from bottom using a wooden spoon. Simmer for 3 minutes at medium heat.
- Stir 1 stick of butter and ½ cup honey into the pan until butter completely melts. Return chicken thighs to pan and place 4 thyme sprigs on top.
- Transfer pan to 350°F oven. Bake chicken covered for 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Arrange 2 sliced peaches over chicken. Spoon extra sauce on top. Broil at 500°F for 3-5 minutes until peaches caramelize and soften.
- Garnish with fresh basil and extra thyme. Sprinkle remaining 1 tsp sea salt and ½ tsp pepper over the dish before serving.
Notes
- Check chicken doneness by ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety and juicy meat.
- Swap pancetta with bacon or omit for vegetarian version, maintaining same crispy texture technique.
- Fresh peaches work best, but frozen can substitute if sliced and slightly thawed before adding to dish.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution and beautiful caramelization during stovetop and oven stages.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 26-28 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 533 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg