Chicken with Tomatoes, Peaches, and Feta

 

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
• 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
• 1 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 peaches, sliced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons toasted pistachios, chopped
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Prepare the Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts all over with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, smoked paprika, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

3. Sear the Chicken: Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

4. Cook the Aromatics: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet. Once shimmering, add the chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add the grated ginger and minced garlic, cook for another minute until aromatic.

5. Deglaze and Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour in the dry white wine or chicken broth and lemon juice. Stir to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet. Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

6. Roast the Peaches: Arrange the sliced peaches evenly around the chicken in the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 5 minutes or until the peaches are just starting to char.

7. Prepare the Tomato Basil Salad: In the meantime, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, chopped basil leaves, balsamic vinegar, and toasted pistachios in a medium bowl.

8. Assemble and Serve: Spoon the tomato basil salad over the chicken in the skillet. Top with the roasted peaches. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top and drizzle with any remaining pan sauce.

9. Serve: Serve the smoked paprika chicken with peaches and tomatoes immediately, garnished with extra basil leaves if desired.

Notes:

• Calories are based on one serving size.
• Enjoy this flavorful dish with a side of crusty bread or over a bed of couscous or rice.

This recipe combines the smokiness of paprika with the sweetness of peaches and the freshness of tomatoes and basil for a delicious and satisfying meal.