GINGERY GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CHARRED PEACHES

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Coated in a balsamic vinegar glaze that's spiked with ginger, garlic and soy sauce, these chicken thighs are sweet-tart and irresistibly sticky. They're served with grilled thyme and honey butter-basted peaches, which become soft and wonderfully jammy on the fire. The yogurt is optional. It adds a cool and creamy counterpart to the char and smoke, but the dish is just as satisfying without it.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, poultry, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (preferably the good, syrupy kind)
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger and any ginger juice from a 2-inch piece
Kosher salt
2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
8 fresh thyme sprigs, or 4 fresh rosemary sprigs
3 garlic cloves, finely grated or mashed to a paste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice, plus more as needed
Olive oil, for brushing
Plain whole-milk yogurt, for serving (optional)
3 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced (optional)
Handful of torn fresh basil (optional)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon honey
3 to 4 ripe peaches or nectarines, halved and pitted
Flaky sea salt

Steps:

  • Marinate the chicken: In a small bowl, mix together balsamic vinegar, grated ginger and a pinch of salt.
  • Season chicken all over with salt, and put it in a larger bowl or resealable bag. Add 2 tablespoons of the balsamic mixture. (Give it a stir before measuring in case any of the ginger has fallen to the bottom. Save remaining balsamic for serving.) Add the thyme, garlic, soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon lime juice. Cover bowl or close bag, and let chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Light the grill or heat the broiler, arranging the rack about 4 inches from the heat source.
  • Prepare the peaches: In a bowl, combine butter, thyme and honey. Brush peaches lightly with butter mixture and place in a grilling basket, if you have one, or directly on the grill. Grill over direct heat until just charred, 2 to 4 minutes per side. You'll know they are done when the skin curls back and the flesh starts to melt. Transfer to a serving platter or plates, and, if you like, drizzle with a little more of the butter mixture and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  • If there's room on the grill, cook the chicken at the same time (or wait until peaches are done). Brush off any clinging pieces of marinade from chicken, pat it dry, and coat lightly with oil. Grill or broil until charred and browned, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
  • Transfer chicken to a platter or serving plates, along with the peaches. Serve with dollops of yogurt on the side if you like, and a drizzle with some of the remaining gingery balsamic and a little more olive oil. Scatter with scallions and basil, if using, for garnish.

hajobe
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This dish is a keeper! The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the charred peaches are the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Akash Sarker
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The peaches were a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Goodluck Godspower
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the charred peaches are so flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Bilal Hyder
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I would use less soy sauce next time.


Emmanuel Adeyemi
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I'm not a fan of ginger, but I loved this recipe! The chicken was so flavorful and the charred peaches were a delicious addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Renee Kistandu
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I made this recipe last night and it was a disaster! The chicken was dry and the peaches were burnt. I don't know what went wrong.


Haji Rehman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The peaches were a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Alone Op
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the charred peaches are so flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Vincent Mantai
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I'm not a fan of chicken thighs, but I loved this recipe! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the charred peaches were a delicious addition.


Wilson Okoh
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me. I would use less ginger next time.


Ticha Michael
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and peaches. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


virtual numero
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So good! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the peaches were perfectly charred. I will definitely be making this again.


Andrew Bianca
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of brown sugar next time.


Samah 256
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Not a fan of the charred peaches, but the chicken was delicious. I'll try it again with fresh peaches next time.


Amr Azzazy
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Awesome dish. Love the flavors going on here. The chicken thigh's melt-in-you-mouth texture complements the crispiness of the charred peaches. The ginger adds a nice zip, while the brown sugar brings a welcome sweetness.


Pheladi Mothapo
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken thighs were cooked perfectly and the charred peaches were a delicious addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Fredrick Nyameke
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! The chicken was flavorful and juicy, and the charred peaches added a nice sweetness and smokiness. I'll definitely be making this again.