Smoky Plum-Black Pepper Chicken with Green Beans

Ingredients

• boneless chicken thighs1 1/2 lb
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1 tsp
• smoked paprika1 tsp
• olive oil1 tbsp
• green beans, trimmed12 oz
• shallot, minced1 large
• plums, pitted and chopped3 medium
• chicken broth3/4 cup
• balsamic vinegar1 tbsp
• honey1 tbsp

Method

1. 1Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
2. 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until browned on both sides, then transfer to a plate.
3. 3Add the shallot to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, scraping up the browned bits.
4. 4Add the plums, broth, balsamic vinegar, and honey; simmer until the plums break down into a thick sauce.
5. 5Return the chicken and any juices to the pan and cook until the chicken is done and coated in glaze.
6. 6In a separate pan or the same skillet after removing the chicken, quickly cook the green beans until bright and tender-crisp.
7. 7Serve the chicken over the green beans, spooning extra sauce over the top.

Tips

• If the plums are tart, add another teaspoon of honey; if very sweet, add a splash more vinegar.
• For the best glaze, let the sauce reduce until it lightly coats a spoon.
• This also works with chicken breasts, but reduce the simmering time so they stay juicy.

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