Chicken with Peaches

Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or breasts)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 fresh peaches, sliced into wedges

• 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)

• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or white wine vinegar for lighter flavor)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 sprig fresh rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)

• 1 sprig fresh thyme (optional)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.

2. Sear:

   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Sear chicken skin-side down for 6–7 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and cook another 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

3. Caramelize Peaches:

   • In the same skillet, add peach wedges, honey, and balsamic vinegar.

   • Cook 2–3 minutes until peaches soften slightly and caramelize.

4. Build the Sauce:

   • Add garlic, rosemary, and thyme to the skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.

   • Nestle chicken back into the pan, spooning sauce and peaches over it.

5. Finish Cooking:

   • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let simmer for 10–12 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (165°F / 74°C internal).

6. Serve:

   • Plate chicken with caramelized peaches and drizzle pan juices over the top.