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Honey Butter Peach Chicken

My Honey Butter Peach Chicken recipe is the perfect savory sweetness for a delicious dinner. Packed with flavor it uses fresh peaches, pancetta, honey and butter to make an unforgettable dish. Save this recipe today!
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken with peaches, Honey butter peach chicken, Honey Chicken, Peach Chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rachel

Equipment

  • 1 large sauté pan that can also be used in the oven

Ingredients

Seasoning for the chicken

  • 2 tsp. sea salt, divided
  • 1 tsp. fresh cracked pepper, divided
  • 1 tsp. oregano, divided
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika, divided

Ingredients for the Honey Butter Chicken Recipe

  • 8 oz. pancetta
  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 4-6 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 350 degrees. Then season the chicken with half the seasonings on one side and half on the other. Set aside.
  • Add the pancetta to the saute pan and cook about 3 minutes or until it is looking dark red. Remove the pancetta and oil from the pan and put it on a plate with a paper towel so the towel soaks up the excess oil. Lightly wipe out the pan.
  • Add 1 Tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil to the pan and then add the chicken. Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side. The time will depend on thickness.
  • Remove the chicken and set aside. Add 2 Tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil to the pan and add in the shallots and cook for 2 minutes. Stir frequently. Then add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes stirring frequently.
  • Add the chicken broth and deglaze the pan, scraping all the brown bits. Cook for 3 minutes over medium heat. Scrape the entire time.
  • Add in the butter and the honey. Stir the butter around until it is completely melted. Then add the chicken back in and add the thyme sprigs.
  • Spoon the sauce over the chicken (This is really important!) and cover the pan. Cook in the oven for 15 minutes.
  • When the time is up remove it, add the peaches. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and the peaches. Broil for 3-5 minutes or until the peaches start to look soft and cooked. Keep an eye on it if you're not familiar with using your broiler. In my oven it takes 5 minutes.
  • Remove and serve immediately with basil, extra thyme and sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste.