Sweet summer peaches roasted with chicken, shallots and garlic topped with a balsamic and basil glaze for a delightfully easy one pan dinner thats sure to please the entire family. Do you love an easy sheet pan dinner? Try this Lemon Chicken Gnocchi with Brussels.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Having only 9 ingredients and made on one pan for ease of clean-up, this balsamic chicken with peaches and basil is as delicious as it is pretty! Bake some potatoes at the same time for a complete and hearty meal.
Ingredients You Will Need
Chicken thighs: I love using chicken thighs because they always come out juicy and tender from the extra fat that comes from the thighs.
Peaches: are a fleshy fruit with a sweet, yellowish or whitish flesh and a thin fuzzy skin, and a single pit. Known as a stone fruit they are enjoyed fresh, cooked or canned.
Shallot: are a type of onion that are a member of the allium family. Closely related to garlic, chives and onions. Having a mild, savory flavor with garlic undertones.
Garlic: adds a savory note that enhances the dish with its bold and aromatic flavor.
Basil: complements the other bright flavors in this dish and adds a nice aroma.
Extra virgin olive oil: stands out as an excellent choice for sautéing, adding richness and enhancing the natural flavors of foods.
Peach balsamic: is a type of white balsamic vinegar that has been infused with the flavor of peaches. I like Olivelle for all of my balsamic and infused olive oils.
Salt and black pepper: salt enhances the overall flavor of the dish and ground black pepper adds a gentle heat.
Instructions
Preheat oven: to 350˚ and line a rimmed pan with parchment paper.
Pat chicken: pieces dry with paper towels and place them on the pan.
Slice the peaches: into 1/4″ wedges and place around the chicken.
Peel: the shallot and cut into 1/4’s and place around the pan.
Remove: the skin from the garlic cloves, leaving them whole, and place around the pan.
Chop: the basil leaves.
In a small bowl: whisk the olive oil, balsamic, basil, salt and pepper.
Pour: the marinade over the chicken to coat and drizzle the remaining over the peaches, shallots and garlic.
Bake for 60 minutes or till the chicken skin is crispy and golden brown. Chicken should read 165˚ at thickest part.
Drizzle: with extra peach balsamic before serving and garnish with basil if desired.
Enjoy!
Recipe Tips and Tricks
Bake potatoes: at the same time for a delicious side with your balsamic chicken with peaches and basil.
Cut up extra peaches: as there never seems to be enough!
Recipe Variations
White balsamic: can be used in place of the peach balsamic.
Parsley: can be a fresh alternative to the basil.
Chicken breasts: with skin and bone in can be used however, you will need to adjust your cooking time accordingly depending on their size.
Storage Tips
You can store this balsamic chicken with peaches and basil in the refrigerator for 3-4 days when placed in an airtight glass container.
FAQs About Balsamic Chicken with Peaches and Basil
What to serve alongside chicken and peaches?
Green beans, yellow beans, rice or baked potatoes make delicious sides.
What does balsamic vinegar do to meat?
It helps to tenderize them, especially red meats.
How to season balsamic chicken?
With balsamic vinegar, olive oil, basil (or rosemary) salt and pepper.
Balsamic Chicken with Peaches and Basil
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350˚ and line a rimmed pan with parchment paper.
- Pat chicken pieces dry and place them on the pan.
- Slice the peaches into 1/4" wedges and place around the chicken pieces.
- Peel the shallot and cut into 1/4's and place around the pan.
- Peel the garlic and leave it whole and place around the pan.
- Chop the basil leaves.
- In a small bowl whisk the olive oil, balsamic, basil, salt and pepper.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken to coat and drizzle the remaining over the peaches, shallots and garlic.
- Bake for 60 minutes or till the chicken skin is crispy and golden brown.
- Drizzle with extra peach balsamic before serving and garnish with basil if desired.
- Enjoy!
