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Yield: 4 servings. ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 8 chicken thighs 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup sweet onion, sliced 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced into strips ¼ cup balsamic

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 4 servings. ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 8 chicken thighs 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup sweet onion, sliced 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced into strips ¼ cup balsamic

Chicken & Peach Skillet Dinner

Yield: 4 servings.

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 chicken thighs
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup sweet onion, sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, sliced into strips
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cups firm, ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
Juice from 1 lemon (about ¼ cup)
¼ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Pat chicken with a paper towel, then sprinkle with salt. Place chicken in hot skillet, skin side down. Cook for 5 minutes or until meat is browned, turning once. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.

Reduce heat to medium; add onion and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes or until onion becomes translucent. Stir in balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in peaches and lemon juice. Return chicken to skillet. Cover, reduce heat, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with basil just before serving.

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This story was published on Jul 17, 2017

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells is a personal chef with more than 20 years of experience in the food and hospitality industry and a degree in Nutrition Management from UNCG.