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STONE FRUIT GLAZED CHICKEN
As Spring is coming to an end and Summer is right around the corner. Stone fruit is popping up everywhere

From backyards to farmers market, someone you know has a stone fruit tree. Cherries, plums, peaches…. The list can go on. If you have Neighbors like mine, you’re probably sitting on a few pints of freshly made jam, preserves or jelly. This is a go-to recipe that you will love and that 5 year old that only wants what he wants!

Cheers! (Recipe courtesy of Chef Juan Zaragoza)

Sauce:
½ c. Stone fruit - jam, preserves, jelly (your favorite)
1TBL. Dijon mustard
1TBL Whole grain mustard
1 TBL Honey
1/2TBL. Chopped Thyme
1 tsp. Sea salt ( I use Maldon or any flake sea salt)

whisk together to combine
Set aside room temp
Garnish
1/2 c. Chopped roasted & salted pistachios ( almonds, cashews, hazelnuts all work as well)
2TBL. Chopped Parsley

Chicken:
2 tsp. Olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5-6 oz. each), seasoned with salt & pepper. ( if your a thigh person like myself, thighs works as well.)
1/4 c. White wine
Make sure to trim any unwanted fatty parts.
Cooking the Chicken:
Preheat oven to 425.
For the chicken, heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and sear until browned, 2 minutes per side.
Place skillet in oven for 3 minutes then flip over for another 3 min. Roast chicken until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees, ( this may take loner if using bone in. Always go by the thermometer, especially with chicken)
Remove Chicken from skillet, add wine to deglaze the pan. whisk to get all the fond from the pan.
Add sauce and cook for 1 minute
Return chicken to skillet, flipping to coat with sauce.
Serve chicken with sauce; garnish with parsley and pistachios.
Orzo risotto
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
1 each minced shallot
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta or any fun pasta you have laying around
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1/4cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated pecorino
1/2 each lemon zest.
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Stir shallot and orzo and saute until lightly browned.
Stir in chicken stock and bring to boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes.
Mix in cheese. Season with salt, pepper and lemon zest. Transfer to a shallow bowl.
If you have left over thyme or parsley you can add it in.