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Dutch Oven Maple Peach Chicken Thighs freshly cooked.
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Dutch Oven Maple Peach Chicken Thighs

A delicious and healthy chicken dish made with peaches, carrots, mushrooms, and sweet potatoes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Author: Dominique

Ingredients

  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 yellow onion minced ( or 1.5 teaspoons onion powder)
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5- 2 lbs chicken thighs
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 2/3 cup chicken stock or broth
  • 2 peaches diced
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 3 carrots peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 large sweet potato ( or 3 small), cut into 2 inch pieces

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix the 1.5 teaspoons sea salt flakes, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, and 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano. Cover the chicken thighs in the seasoning and set aside.
  • Put the minced garlic, yellow onion ( or onion powder), and olive oil into a large dutch oven, and mix. ( I use a 3 quart large cast iron dutch oven, 15 x 4 x 13 inches). Heat over medium heat and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  • Place the chicken thighs into the dutch oven, skin side down and push them into the garlic and onion. Make sure to pour any of the excess seasoning into the pan. Let the chicken cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low-medium. Using tongs, flip the chicken over. Add the lemon juice, maple syrup, chicken broth/ stock, diced peaches, sliced mushrooms, chopped carrots, and chopped sweet potatoes to the pan. Cook uncovered, while the mixture bubbles, for 5-6 minutes.
  • Then place the lid on top of the dutch oven and cook, covered for 30 minutes.

Notes

  • Instead of onion, you can use onion powder.
  • Instead of chicken broth, you can use bone broth to add more protein.
  • You can omit the mushrooms if you don't like them.
  • You can use white potatoes instead of sweet potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 624kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 1242mg | Potassium: 1081mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 20091IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 3mg