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This Thai inspired, garlicky, gingery Peach Chicken is an easy and healthy, one-pan meal that takes less than 30 minutes to put together. The saucy, skillet chicken is sweet, tangy, and has just the right amount of spice. Peaches and peppers are a perfect complement to the chicken, and peanuts add a delicious crunch.
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I'm using canned California cling peaches in this Thai peach chicken recipe. I love having access to fresh, local peaches, of course. And although fresh peaches are readily available here in season, it's wintertime in Canada. Sadly, the only fresh peaches that we can find here are shipped unripe from overseas. So, these canned cling peaches are an ideal substitute. They're also delicious, and super convenient, too.
Why Canned Peaches?
Did you know, that almost all canned peaches sold in Canada are from California, and are grown in the USA on family farms? I didn't, until now! Canned peaches retain their appearance, flavour, and nutritional content, because they're packed in their own juices, usually within 24 hours of picking. In fact, the canning process has actually been proven to increase key nutrients, like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, folate, and antioxidants. So we can enjoy peaches all year without losing any nutrient value. Who would have thought?
Cooking with Canned Peaches
I was also impressed with how well these canned peaches held up to cooking. Fresh peaches usually don't stand up too well to cooking. They are a fairly delicate fruit than easily turn brown and mushy if you aren't careful. These canned peaches retained their shape, flavour, and texture even better than fresh peaches. I'm excited to have found this new pantry staple that will be perfect for baking, cooking, smoothies, and salads. Winter eating just got a little sweeter and fresher.
This Thai peach chicken recipe is a delicious and simple recipe for a busy weeknight. Are you loving one-pan chicken meals? Then you might want to try Rosemary Skillet ChickenorEasy Chicken Parmesan
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Thai Peach Chicken
Thai Peach Chicken is an easy, delicious and good for you, 30-minute meal that the whole family will love.
4.91 from 10 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: South Asian
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 377kcal
Author: Colleen Milne
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon peanut or coconut oil
- 1 ½ lb chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into quarters
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 398 ml can California cling peach slices
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Thai chilli sauce
- juice of one lime
- 1 teaspoon dried lemongrass
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 red bell pepper cored and thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
- 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped (or use parsley or basil)
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high.
Season chicken with salt and add to skillet, cooking until browned, about 3 minutes each side.
Transfer chicken to a plate, and reduce heat to medium-low.
Add onion, garlic, and ginger to skillet, cooking 3 minutes until softened.
Drain peaches, reserving juice and set aside.
Whisk together, or shake in a jar with a lid, juice from peaches (should be about ¾ cup), honey, vinegar, chilli sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, and lemongrass
Add cornstarch to the sauce and whisk until smooth.
Add sauce, bell pepper slices, chicken, and peach slices to skillet.
Cook, stirring, until sauce is thickened and smooth.
Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Garnish with peanuts and cilantro
Serve hot, with rice or noodles and lime wedges
Notes
If you don't have Thai chilli sauce, you can substitute sriracha, sambal, or any spicy chilli sauce.
Omit the peanuts in case of allergies
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1847mg | Potassium: 1028mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1320IU | Vitamin C: 49.1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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*This post is sponsored by California Cling Peaches. As always, all opinions are my own.
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Reader Interactions
Comments
Kristie
I really really want to make this but I can not find Dried Lemongrass here (I live in Australia) what can I do to subsitute it with?
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Colleen
Hi Kristie! Instead of the lemongrass, zest your lime before juicing it. The lime zest is a good sub for lemongrass, and the dish will be just as delicious. Enjoy!
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Kristie
Wonderful! Thank you! I have been diagnoised with COVID yesterday so when I am well enough to cook I am for sure making this!
Colleen
I hope you're back on your feet soon, Kristie! I would love to hear how it worked out for you when you do make this Thai peach chicken.
Raquel
Delicious this recipe will be used over and over again!
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Colleen
Hi Raquel, so glad that you love this delicious dish, and I so appreciate your feedback. Enjoy!
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Cathy
I found this recipe on Pinterest and decided to make it for dinner. Not until I started to prepare it did I realize it was yours, Colleen! I must say it is delicious! We really enjoyed it and are looking forward to the leftovers!
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Colleen
Hi Cathy! So cool that you came across this recipe, and then we have a connection! I'm so happy that you liked it as much a we do. I was just thinking recently that I need to make this again, because now we have fresh Okanagan peaches. But it's a fantastic skillet dinner in the dead of winter with canned peaches too.
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Agness of Run Agness Run
As a passionate lover of chicken, this is a must try recipe for me, Colleen. Is there any alternative to using soy sauce?
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Colleen
Agness, thanks for stopping by! I hope that you try this, I think the chicken lover in you will be glad. And look for tamari sauce as a perfect alternative to soy. If you are gluten free, be sure the tamari is gluten free. (Many, if not most are).
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Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks
I've never had peaches with chicken, but now I want to try this dish! That's some interesting information about canned peaches too!
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Colleen
Hi Rachelle, Peaches and Chicken work really well in this dish. I think you'll love it!
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Tiffany
So easy to make and healthy. I like the sweet, tangy, and spicy combo! Looks delicious.
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Colleen
Thanks Tiffany, it really is so easy, healthy and delicious!
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Sam | Ahead of Thyme
Wow your chicken looks amazing!! Sounds like such a great combo with the peaches
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Colleen
Thank you Sam! it really is a delicious combo.
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Amy Nash
This sounds like a yummy dinner! We make a pork chop dish with canned apricots that I love so I'm sure the Thai chicken with canned peaches is delicious too! Will have to give this a try!
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Colleen
Amy, your pork and apricot dish sounds delicious, too! I hope you enjoy this one.
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Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
What a good idea! I love pineapple in Thai so I bet peaches are delicious too!
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Colleen
Hi Michelle. I think pineapple would be delicious, too, but peaches are perfect in this dish. 🙂
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Riz | Chocolates & Chai
Canned peaches are one of my guilty pleasures. And they’re so great to have when cooking with “whatever’s in the kitchen” - I always tend to use them to bake, but I love this idea of putting them into a Thai curry!
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Colleen
Hi Riz, I agree, canned peaches are great to have in the pantry, especially in the winter 🙂
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Cathy
It’s been awhile since I’ve used canned peaches. Now that I know how nutritious they are, I must pick them up more often.
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Colleen
Hi Cathy! I used to can my own, but these ones are much more convenient!
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Fouzia Husainy
Using peaches with chicken is a great idea. Your chicken looks nicely roasted, juicy and delicious. I am going to try it.
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Colleen
Thanks Fouzia. I would love to hear how it turned out for you!
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Christy Mangano
This looks delicious!! I'm going to give it a try. I love canned peaches 🙂
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Colleen
They are so handy to have in the pantry. I hope you enjoy it Christy!
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Elizabeth
Gosh that looks delicious! I grew up on canned peaches, but all we ever had them made into was a peach crisp. I totally have to try this recipe! Yum!
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Colleen
Thanks Elizabeth! I love using fruit in savory dishes, and this one is a winner.
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Danielle
If I am using fresh peaches what would be a good substitute for the peach juice? Thanks!
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Colleen
Hi Danielle, I would use apple juice, or even just water. Enjoy, this dish is delicious!
Danielle
Thank you for the quick reply. I am going to make tomorrow night with split Breast and in the instant pot!
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