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Bourbon Peach Chicken
A flavorful dish combining tender chicken with sweet peaches and a bourbon-infused sauce, perfect for a summer dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 pieces chicken fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp pickled green pepper corns (finely chopped)
- 4 ripe peaches peaches (cut into 1/2 inch slices)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (more for serving)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup bourbon
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Mix bourbon sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook in olive oil and butter until browned, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and keep warm.
- Sauté garlic, onion, and green pepper corns until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Deglaze with a splash of bourbon sauce.
- Add peaches and thyme, cook 3-5 minutes. Pour bourbon sauce, bring to boil, add chicken, and simmer 3-5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning, garnish with extra thyme and black pepper. Serve with bread and salad.
Notes
Use fresh peaches for best flavor and adjust cooking time to prevent overcooking the peaches.