Saucy French Chicken with Peaches
Indulge in the perfect harmony of savory and sweet with this Saucy French Chicken with Peaches. Tender, golden-crisp chicken thighs are simmered in a luscious cream-based sauce infused with shallots, garlic, white wine, Dijon mustard, and fresh thyme for a deeply aromatic touch. Ripe, caramelized peaches add a burst of natural sweetness, beautifully balancing the dish's rich and tangy flavors. This elegant yet approachable recipe comes together in under an hour, making it ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive weekend meal. Serve with crusty bread, fluffy rice, or roasted vegetables to soak up every drop of the velvety sauce. A must-try for fans of French-inspired cooking, this dish is a showstopper you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 pieces shallots (finely chopped)
- 3 pieces garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
- 2 pieces ripe peaches (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the chopped shallots and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Deglaze the pan by pouring in the dry white wine, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Let the wine simmer and reduce by half, about 3-4 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and chopped thyme. Allow the sauce to simmer for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin side up. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
In a separate small skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the peach slices and honey, cooking for 2-3 minutes until lightly caramelized.
Carefully nestle the caramelized peaches into the skillet with the chicken. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken and peaches, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Garnish with extra fresh thyme and serve warm. Pair with crusty bread, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2592 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.9 g | 242% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.8 g | 344% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 668 mg | 223% | |
| Sodium | 3814 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.8 g | ||
| Protein | 116.6 g | 233% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2213 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
