Nectarine Relish For Chicken Recipe

Elevate your chicken dinners with this vibrant Nectarine Relish! Sweet nectarines mingle with a tangy bell pepper and a hint of spice in this easy 30-minute recipe. Perfect as a topping for grilled or pan-fried chicken breasts, served alongside fluffy white rice. This recipe also works wonderfully with firm-fleshed peaches. Feel free to substitute fresh ginger for the dried – the flavor is equally delicious!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 82.6 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.7 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Nectarine Relish For Chicken

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How to Make Nectarine Relish For Chicken

  1. Wash and dry 2 large nectarines and 1/2 medium red bell pepper. Cut nectarines in half and remove pits.
  2. Using a vegetable peeler, thinly peel the bell pepper.
  3. Dice the peeled bell pepper and nectarines into 1/8 - 1/4 inch pieces.
  4. Wash and trim 2 scallions; thinly slice into 1/8 inch rings.
  5. In a small saucepan, gently warm 1/4 cup honey over medium-low heat.
  6. Add the diced nectarines, scallions, and bell pepper to the saucepan. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly softened.
  7. Stir in 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon ground dried ginger), 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional), and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  8. Transfer the relish to a serving bowl. Serve chilled or slightly warm with your favorite chicken dish and rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

61g

Fat

0g

Carbs

6g