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Healthy Peach BBQ Pulled Chicken

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A deliciously healthy dish featuring tender pulled chicken in a sweet and tangy peach-infused barbecue sauce, perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 28 oz canned peaches in juice (800 g)
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 lb chicken breast (900 g)
  • Burger buns (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: chop garlic and slice fresh peaches if using.
  2. Sauté the garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute before stirring in peaches, chicken stock, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sweet paprika, cumin, and salt.
  4. Simmer the sauce for 5-10 minutes until peaches break down and thicken.
  5. Introduce the chicken breasts into the sauce, cover, and simmer on low for 30-40 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Shred the chicken once cooled slightly and return it to the skillet, stirring into the sauce.
  7. Serve warm on burger buns or over greens with extra sauce on top.

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and tastes even better when reheated. It can also be adapted with different fruits or spices to suit your taste.

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Keywords: peach, BBQ, pulled chicken, healthy, summer, family meal, easy recipe

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