CHICKEN WITH HARD (GREEN) PEACHES

CHICKEN WITH HARD (GREEN) PEACHES image

Categories Chicken

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound hard peaches (about 1 large or 2 to 3 small ones, see note)
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch strips
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons dry (fino) sherry
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 inch-long piece fresh ginger root, grated
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Crusty bread or rice for serving.

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Halve peaches, remove pits and slice fruit 1/2 inch thick. 2. 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. Yield: 3 servings. Note: Peaches can be any stage of ripeness, but firmer ones are easier to work with.