Atlanta Peach and Basil Chicken

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Juicy chicken thighs glazed with sweet peach preserves and fresh basil, finished with a hint of lemon for balance. This Southern US-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, peach preserves, fresh basil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Southern US cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub with 2 tsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
  2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Place chicken skin-side down and cook for 8 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for 5 minutes more.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add peach preserves and lemon juice, and stir until melted and glossy. Simmer for 2 minutes, then spoon sauce over chicken.
  4. Step 4: Chop 2 tbsp fresh basil and sprinkle over chicken. Cook for 1 more minute until sauce thickens slightly and coats chicken.

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