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Summer Peach Chicken

Summer Peach Chicken


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  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Summer Peach Chicken is the most amazing combination of flavors in a summer dinner. Grilled chicken is smothered in a rich and creamy peach sauce which sits atop creamed corn orzo that is to die for! The entire dish is garnished with fresh basil and a drizzle of honey to bring all those amazing flavors together.


Ingredients

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For the Grill

  • 4 fresh peaches, cut in half and seeds removed
  • 3 ears of corn, shucked
  • 1 large shallot, cut in half
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts (about 4 breasts)
  • olive oil as needed
  • salt + black pepper as needed

For the Peach Sauce

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 tbsp sun dried tomatoes in oil (about 4 tomatoes)
  • 1 tbsp Sambal Oelek chili paste (optional)
  • 1 tbsp honey, plus more for garnish

For the Orzo

  • 1 3/4 cups milk (any type will work)
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 lb dried orzo pasta
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly chopped (plus more for garnish)

Instructions

For the Grill

  1. Prep the vegetables and chicken: Preheat your grill. Place the peach halves, corn, shallots, and chicken on a large baking sheet, then drizzle everything lightly with olive oil. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. 
  2. Grill the vegetables and chicken: Grill the peach, corn and shallots for 3-5 minutes per side until nicely charred. Remove and set aside on a plate. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and set aside on a plate, covered, until ready to serve.

For the Peach Sauce

  1. Blend the ingredients: Add the 3 grilled peaches (save 1 peach for garnish) along with all of the peach sauce ingredients. Blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Rinse out your blender to use for later.

For the Orzo

  1. Make the creamed corn sauce: Use a sharp knife to cut the grilled corn kernels off each cob. Transfer half of the kernels to the blender. Add the grilled shallot, milk, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper to the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Cook the orzo: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the orzo and allow it to toast in the pot for a minute while stirring. Pour the blended creamed corn sauce into the pot then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes on low heat until the orzo is cooked.
  3. Finish the orzo: Stir in the fresh basil and remaining corn kernels to the orzo. If the orzo appears too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen it up. Remove the pot from the heat and set aside.
  4. Serve and enjoy: Transfer the orzo to a large plate. Next, slice the grilled chicken breasts and place on top of the orzo. Drizzle the chicken with some of the peach sauce. Slice the remaining grilled peach, then arrange the slices in various spots on the plate. Drizzle the plate with honey then garnish with fresh basil. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Mains
  • Method: Grill + Stovetop

Nutrition

  • Calories: 808
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 90g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 53g
  • Cholesterol: 118mg
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