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Nectarine Chicken

This baked nectarine chicken is a fun, fruity and herby dinner for all the family. With a short list of ingredients, many of which are pantry staples, it's perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Marinating time (optional)30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, British
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 387kcal
Author: Claire

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Ovenproof dish
  • Ziplock bag or tupperware dish

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts diced into fillets
  • 2 nectarines sliced
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • handful fresh basil

For the marinade

  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 garlic clove mined or finely diced
  • pinch salt
  • pinch black pepper optional
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Instructions

  • Optional: Place the diced chicken breasts in a dish or sealable bag with the ingredients for the marinade. Stir well so the chicken is fully coated. Set aside in the fridge for 30 minutes up to 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 390F / 200C.
  • Drizzle olive oil in a skillet and fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes each side, so you have some browning.
  • Slice the nectarines into small pieces.
  • Place the chicken in an ovenproof dish along with the nectarines, olive oil and apple cider vinegar and the marinade. Bake for 15 minutes or until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165F at its deepest point.
  • Plate up the chicken with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use ripe nectarines that are juicy and sweet, so it gives lots of flavour. Unripe fruit will not be so tasty!
  • For those that prefer less herbs, reduce the amount of dried basil to taste preference.
  • Always be sure that the chicken has an internal temperature of 165F at its deepest point.
  • My low histamine readers may wish to skip the marinating time.
  • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
 
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food list for histamine
All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • apple cider vinegar and garlic, which score 1.
  • black pepper, which is optional.

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 501mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 569IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg