ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH PEACHES, BASIL AND GINGER

Roasted Chicken Thighs With Peaches, Basil and Ginger image

A ripe, succulent peach is one of nature's greatest gifts. But a hard peach? It, too, is a gift, especially in this simple recipe from Melissa Clark. A roast in a 400-degree oven cooks the peaches alongside boneless, skinless chicken thighs, drawing out their flavor and softening them as they meld with those flavorful drippings. Speaking of those pan juices, don't cast them aside: Sop them up instead with crusty bread. You won't regret it.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories dinner, easy, quick, one pot, main course

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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, or use white wine or dry vermouth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger root, grated
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Crusty bread or rice, for serving

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 315, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 459 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams