Thai Peach Chicken (Print Version)

Tender chicken in spicy-sweet Thai sauce with fresh peaches and aromatic basil.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Preparation

01 - 1.3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
03 - ½ tsp salt
04 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Sauce Components

05 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
06 - 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
09 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
10 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
11 - 2 medium ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
12 - 3 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
13 - 2 tbsp fish sauce
14 - 1 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
15 - 1 tbsp honey
16 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
17 - 1 small red chili, thinly sliced
18 - ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp water or chicken broth

→ Garnish

19 - 2 tbsp fresh Thai basil or cilantro, chopped
20 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
21 - 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

# How to Cook:

01 - Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until golden and nearly cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
03 - Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté onion for 2 minutes, then add garlic and ginger. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
04 - Add bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
05 - Stir in sliced peaches and return chicken to the pan.
06 - Whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, sweet chili sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sliced chili, and water or broth in a bowl.
07 - Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables. Simmer for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
08 - Remove from heat and stir in Thai basil or cilantro. Serve hot with lime wedges and peanuts.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way ripe peaches melt into the sauce creating natural sweetness that balances the heat perfectly
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
  • The sauce is so good you will want to spoon it over everything
02 -
  • Do not add the peaches too early or they will completely disappear into the sauce
  • The sauce will continue thickening as it rests off the heat
  • Fresh basil loses its potency quickly so add it at the very last moment
03 -
  • Let the chicken come to room temperature before cooking for more even searing
  • Taste the sauce before adding the final chili heat levels vary so much

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