Description
Juicy, golden-seared chicken thighs paired with sweet caramelized peaches in a rich honey butter sauce. This Chicken with Peaches is a quick, one-pan dinner that delivers the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1.4 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Peaches:
- 2 medium yellow peaches, sliced
- 3 tablespoons honey (or more to taste)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoons butter
Optional:
- Fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken
Season chicken thighs with chili powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. - Sear the chicken
Heat a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add olive oil, then place chicken in the skillet. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes. - Flip and finish cooking
Flip chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook another 5 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove from skillet. - Cook the peaches
In the same skillet, add sliced peaches and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened. - Make the sauce
Add honey, lemon juice, and butter. Stir until melted and combined. - Assemble
Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it between the peaches. Heat briefly. - Serve
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh thyme. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture.
- Don’t overcook peaches—they should stay slightly firm.
- Adjust honey and lemon to balance sweetness and acidity.
- Chicken thighs stay juicier, but chicken breasts can be used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop / Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg