Peaches are the perfect summer fruit and if you like chicken, then you need to try cooking them together. This peach chicken skillet recipe is easy to make and full of amazing fresh flavor. While I love making recipes with fresh peaches, like I use in this healthy fruit salsa recipe, cooked peaches with chicken and tomatoes happen to be one of the most delicious food combinations! When you add fresh peaches and a honey balsamic glaze to the breasts, you’ve got the most delicious peach chicken. There is no need to marinate the meat. The peach sauce serves as a balsamic chicken marinade while it cooks! Add some fresh basil and the flavor is just over the top outstanding! A savory dish that’s ready in one skillet, from start-to-finish, this one is ready in 30 minutes!
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
This chicken peach recipe is made with boneless skinless chicken breasts. While large pieces work best, using thin sliced chicken breasts also works well in this dish. If you have a flavored balsamic vinegar on hand, use it! I’ve used both a cranberry and cherry flavored balsamic vinegar in this dish and it enhances the flavor a lot. And of course, peach flavored balsamic vinegar is my favorite! Using a regular balsamic vinegar also works well. Balsamic vinegar is an intensely flavored ingredient that pairs perfectly with fresh peaches in this mouthwatering dish. Balsamic reductions also work great. Fresh peaches work best, but frozen peaches also work. The flavor intensifies when ground ginger is paired with the fresh minced garlic, honey, and peaches. Using a mixture of both balsamic and red wine vinegar with the other ingredients in this dish makes the most mouthwatering sauce. Fresh sliced basil provides a sweet and savory flavor combination in every bite!
📋 Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions
When cooking this peach chicken on the stove, start by heating the extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cut the onion into small slivers and chop the garlic. Add to the skillet. Sauté the onions and garlic in the oil for about 3 minutes. Season the breasts with a large pinch of salt and pepper and add each piece to the skillet with the onions and garlic. Sauté until golden brown, about 2 ½ minutes per side. Remove the breasts and transfer to a plate. Let’s talk FLAVOR for a minute. See that below? That’s called fond in the culinary world. That’s what FLAVOR looks like! Once you remove the meat, take the spatula and scrape the garlic and onions from the bottom of the skillet. The fond adds so much flavor to this peach chicken. Leave the garlic and onions in the skillet, add 1 additional teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil, as well a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar. Mix until all ingredients are combined. Bring the balsamic vinegar liquid to a low boil. Stir until the liquid is reduced by half, about 1 minute. From there, stir in the honey and then add in the fresh peaches and halved tomatoes. Saute until the peaches and tomatoes are covered in the balsamic glaze. Return the chicken to the skillet, placing each piece in the middle between the peaches and tomatoes. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Allow the chicken and peaches to simmer in the balsamic sauce until the meat is cooked all the way through and the balsamic glaze thickens. Top with fresh sliced basil and serve. This chicken peach recipe is a really delicious meal that’s ready in one skillet and covered in a sweet and tangy sauce. Jam packed with freshness, this is a family dinner everyone will love!
🙋♀️ Frequently Asked Questions
💭 4 Major Success Tips
Boneless skinless chicken breasts work best. Chicken thighs are also really tasty. Both boneless skinless thighs or bone in taste great in this recipe. I always use a digital meat thermometer to ensure the chicken has reached 165°F. If you don’t want to mess with the meat thermometer, you can cut into the breasts to ensure doneness. The meat should be completely white with no pink. Juices should run clear.If you have a cast iron skillet, use it for this peach chicken recipe. Cast iron skillets do an amazing job at holding heat and it makes a difference when pan searing. Anytime you use a flavor infused balsamic vinegar or olive oil, it significantly enhances the flavor of what you’re cooking. It really does make the flavor pop!
🍳 Side Dishes
I love serving this over a bed of simple rice pilaf. But if you are you in a hurry and need to make rice quickly, then try cooking rice in an instant pot. A really good salad to pair is this chopped autumn salad. The flavors in the crunchy pecans, crisp pears, and savory feta cheese crumbles pair perfectly with the tangy peach flavor this skillet dish brings forth. Want a simple low carb option? Don’t serve it over rice and instead steam some broccolini! These balsamic roasted green beans are a good pairing, too! Update Notes: This post was originally published in August 2015. I republished it in July 2022 with updated step-by-step instructions, pictures, and tips.
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Recipe adapted from: Cooking Classy
