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Peach Salsa Glazed Chicken With Asparagus And Rice

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Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 356.7
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken: 4 Chicken thighs (seasoned with paprika, salt, pepper, red chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, herbs and onion powder)
  • Salsa: 2 Fresh diced peaches, chopped fresh cilantro, 2 diced jalapeño, 1/2 diced red onion, salt & pepper
  • Sides: Fresh asparagus
  • Oil, garlic salt and pepper
  • Cooked white rice, and lemon wedges for garnish
  • Sauce: A savory glaze/sauce for the chicken
  • 2 Fresh diced peaches
  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 diced jalapeño
  • 1/2 diced red onion
  • salt & pepper

Method
 

  1. Season and Cook the Chicken:
  2. Season the chicken thighs generously on both sides with your spices.
  3. Cook in a hot pan or skillet until browned, cooked through, and glazed with sauce.
  4. Prepare the Peach Salsa:
  5. In a bowl, combine the diced fresh peaches.
  6. Mix in the chopped jalapeño, cilantro, and red onion.
  7. Season with salt and toss everything together until well combined.
  8. Cook the Asparagus:
  9. Season the fresh asparagus spears with salt and pepper, sauté them in a pan until tender-crisp and lightly charred.
  10. Assemble the Dish:
  11. Start with a base layer of cooked white rice on your plate or bowl.
  12. Place the sautéed asparagus alongside the rice.
  13. Lay the cooked, glazed chicken thighs next to the asparagus.
  14. Spoon extra sauce over the chicken.
  15. Top with a generous amount of the fresh peach salsa right down the center.
  16. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and squeeze lemon juice over the top just before serving.