Peachy Chicken Marinade
Flavor pairing comes naturally when using products that come from the same region, and Lakewood’s assistant winemaker, John Damian, developed this recipe to prove it. The secret to a chicken dish that he guarantees will awaken sleeping taste buds is the combination of fragrant, flavorful local peaches and just enough residual sugar in the wine to give the marinade a lift.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Combine all of the ingredients except for the chicken or duck breasts in a blender. Blend until peaches are puréed. Place the breasts in the marinade in an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.
Step 2
Preheat a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill to medium (about 450°F).
Step 3
Place the breasts on the grill, reserving the marinade. Cook for about 8 minutes, turning halfway through, until cooked through but still moist. Keep warm.
Step 4
Place the marinade in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a consistency that coats the back of a spoon. Place the cooked breasts on individual plates and drizzle the reduced marinade over the top. Serve warm with fresh vegetables.
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Step 5
For a pleasant smoke flavor, put grape cuttings into a charcoal grill while cooking the meat.
