Barbaras Peachy Chicken Recipes

SAVORY PEACH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper, add to the skillet and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Meanwhile combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar and orange juice in a small bowl and set aside. When the chicken is browned, transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Add the ginger and garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the chicken broth, the soy sauce mixture, and the peaches to the pan. Turn the heat up to high and cook, uncovered, for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce is nicely thickened and the peaches soften. Add the chicken back to the pan with the sauce, turn the heat down to moderate-low, cover and cook for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
• In the meantime, toast the almonds in a dry skillet over a medium-high heat stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Serve the chicken topped with the sauce and sprinkled with the toasted almonds.

SWEET 'N' SAVORY PEACH CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In a large skillet, fry chicken in oil until browned on all sides. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish., In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, vinegar, honey and parsley; pour over chicken. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. , Uncover; add peaches. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear and peaches are heated through.

PEACHY CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil and butter; remove and keep warm. Stir in the peaches with juice, brown sugar, orange juice and soup mix to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; return chicken to the pan. , Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with rice if desired.

BARBARA'S PEACHY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Shake chicken pieces in bag with flour and salt & pepper (to taste); brown in butter and oil.
• Place browned chicken in a greased 3-quart casserole dish.
• Combine orange juice with vinegar, brown sugar, basil and nutmeg and pour over chicken.
• Cover (aluminum foil works great) and bake at 375 degrees F for 1.25 hours or until tender, but baste often.
• Then place peach halves between chicken pieces, baste well and bake uncovered for 15 minutes longer.

HERB-BASTED CHICKEN WITH PEARL BARLEY, BACON, AND ROOT VEGETABLE PILAF

Steps:

• For pilaf:
• Bring 2 cups water and salt to boil in medium saucepan. Mix in barley. Cover pan, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until barley is tender, about 30 minutes. Drain barley.
• Sauté bacon in large pot over medium heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from pot. Add shallot; stir 30 seconds. Add cubed vegetables and sugar; sauté 6 minutes. Add barley, lemon juice, and herbs; stir 2 minutes. Mix in bacon; season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Cover and place in oven to rewarm while chicken roasts, adding water by tablespoonfuls to moisten if dry.)
• For chicken:
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken, skin side down, in skillet. Cook until skin browns, about 7 minutes. Add butter and herbs to skillet; stir to blend. Turn chicken skin side up. Place skillet in oven; roast chicken until cooked through, basting occasionally with herb butter, about 20 minutes.
• Divide pilaf among 4 plates; top with chicken. Spoon pan juices over.

ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH PEACHES, BASIL AND GINGER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Halve peaches, remove pits and slice fruit 1/2 inch thick.
• In a 9-by-13-inch pan, toss all ingredients except 1 tablespoon basil. Roast until meat is cooked through and peaches are softened, about 20 minutes. Garnish with remaining basil. Sauce will be thin, so serve with crusty bread for sopping or over rice.

PEACHY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Add flour, salt and pepper to storage bag and shake chicken breasts to coat.
• Place butter and cooking oil in frying pan and add chicken; brown on each side.
• Place browned chicken in a greased casserole dish.
• Mix orange juice, vinegar, brown sugar, basil and nutmeg together and pour over chicken breasts.
• Cover and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes basting often.
• Removed from oven; place peach halves between chicken pieces and baste.
• Cook uncovered in oven for 15 more minutes.

PEACHY CHICKEN

Steps:

• In large skillet, brown the chicken in the oil.
• Combine the reserved peach liquied, orange concentrate, vinegar, brown sugar, basil, salt, cloves, cinnamon, and pepper. Pour over browned chicken. Cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
• Add peaches; heat. Combine 2 tbsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp water; stir into sauce. Heat, stirring, until sauce is thickened.
• Serve chicken and sauce with rice.