Baked chicken thighs are so flavorful in a sauce with fresh peaches, shallots, and ginger peach puree. Slightly sweet peach flavors comes through subtly in this chicken dish, without overwhelming any other flavors, and pairs wonderfully with fresh ginger. It’s a perfectly delicious way to incorporate some fresh peaches into your dinner.
Baked Chicken Thighs
I love the peach season!
Can’t walk into the store without seeing at least one gorgeous display of peaches. Some produce stores have a whole display for every peach type. The scent around those display areas is just as heavenly as the taste of juicy peaches.
All those peaches inspired me to create this amazing ginger peach chicken. When I was first experimenting with this dish, I didn’t expect for it to come out as delicious as it did.
There are quite a few people out there that are dead-set against putting sweet fruit into their savory dishes and I used to be one of them. Fruit cooked in my dinner was just not sounding right in my mind.
I still pause at the thought sometimes, but then I get over it very quickly and remember that it can an amazing tasting dish. Much like the Apple Bacon Cheddar Stuffed Chicken and adding some Lingonberry jam to Swedish Meatballs.
That little touch of sweetness in savory dishes is just as pleasant as the touch of saltiness that we all love in desserts. Peaches and chicken go together very well and I hope it’s the next recipe you try.
WHAT IS THE BEST SIDE TO SERVE WITH THIS CHICKEN:
As always, you may choose your own side dish to serve with this peach chicken but I highly recommend rice.
Rice is a wonderful side for this chicken and if you have a little extra time, cook it after the chicken is done. If you make rice after the chicken, you will be able to use extra sauce from the chicken and add it to the rice as it cooks. (About 1/4 cup.)
If you don’t have extra time or simply don’t feel like taking extra time, add a little fresh ginger, salt, and peach puree to the rice water. This will flavor the rice and complement the chicken nicely.
You can do the exact same thing if you want to substitute quinoa for rice or cauliflower rice.
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Baked Ginger Peach Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 lbs bone-in chicken thighs (about 4 chicken thighs)
- 2 large shallots
- 1 large peach sliced thinly
- 1 large peach pureed
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- Pinch of cayenne
Instructions
Sauce:
- No need to take out the blender or food processor, easiest way to make peach puree is to take a fine cheese grater and grate the peach meat. (Not the skin.)
- Add peach puree into a small mixing bowl.
- Add soy sauce, brown sugar, pressed garlic, and fresh grated ginger. Whisk together and set aside.
Chicken:
- Preheat the oven to 375.
- Preheat cast iron skillet (or another oven-safe cooking pan) over medium-high heat.
- Slice onions and a peach thinly. Set aside.
- Add a little oil to the cooking pan and place chicken thighs in it. Sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side and take the chicken out of the pan.
- Add sliced onions and peaches to the pan. Cook for a few minutes until softened.
- Add chicken thighs back to the pan and nestle it with peaches and onions in between.
- Spread sauce all over chicken and around. Gently shake to spread sauce evenly.
- Place pan into the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until chicken is completely cooked. (Time will depend on thickness of chicken thighs.)
Notes
Nutrition
Judy says
Hi! I am literally about to cook this ..but cannot include soy sauce …any suggested alternatives ?
Some sort of combination of paprika (with garlic/onion powder?!) perhaps with live oil? Thanks in advance for a quick response!
LyubaB says
Sory, I am just seeing your comment. If it is a gluten allergy you can use a gluten-free soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos.
Marlin says
Also good with mangos
Tamara Reaume says
Loved this recipe! Delish! I added a nectarine too (because I had one). Served it with sauteed green beans. I will definitely make it again. Thank you!
LyubaB says
Yum! So glad you liked it!
Melissa says
I have made this with thighs and love it but I have a bunch of chicken breast I need to use, could this be made with chicken breast?
Traci Kenworth says
Another winner!
LyubaB says
Thank you, Tracie!
Eileen says
Just made this and love it! Didn’t have fresh peaches,, shallots, or fresh ginger… but I was determined – LOL. Used canned peaches, an onion, and ground ginger spice. Just letting you know it still tasted wonderful!!!
LyubaB says
Eileen, I am so glad it turned out well! 🙂
Rhonda says
I would like to make this dish ahead of time and freeze for a small dinner party. Do you think it would work?
LyubaB says
Hi, Ronda! Sorry for the late response! Yes, You could cook this ahead of time and then heat it back up in the oven at 350 degrees.
Nelvis says
Can you use can peaches
LyubaB says
Nelvis, you could but the texture would be slightly different because they are softer then fresh peaches. They may even become mushy.
Syl says
Easy to make and delicious! I bought every ingredient but soy sauce (forgot) so I used Worcestershire sauce with a bit of paprika to add some boldness and flavor. My cast iron wasn’t an option, so after searing I baked the chicken, softened peach slices and grilled onions at the recommended temp for an extra 5-10min and cooked the puree in a sauce pan. Paired with jasmine rice it was a hit.
LyubaB says
Thank you, Sly! So glad you liked it!
Connie says
How many peaches do you use for the puree?
LyubaB says
Hi, Connie! I use one large peach! Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Tabitha says
Where does the cayenne come in?
LyubaB says
Hi Tabitha, thanks for for letting me know I accidentally left it out, I will fix that! But it’s at step 3 you add it to the sauce.
Alexandra Wesson says
I made this and enjoyed it very much indeed. I was surprised how quick and easy it was to prepare. Next time, I would add another peach and make the slices larger. Thank you for a new keeper.
lyuba says
I’m SO happy you liked it, Alexandra! Thank you for letting me know that 🙂