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title: Chicken & Peach Chimichurri with Summer Squash Fritters
servings: 2
prep time: 35 minutes
time: 50 minutes
author: Chef Robin Pridgen
description: Chicken breasts with a fresh peach chimichurri and homemade summer squash fritters.
tags:
  - chicken
  - summer
  - fritters
source: /recipe-images/document.pdf
image: /recipe-images/chicken--peach-chimichurri-with-summer-squash-fritters.jpg
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== Prep Veggies & Cook Squash ==

Dice @summer squash{1,1/4%cup}(diced into 1/4" pieces) and thinly slice @green onion{1}.

In a #large nonstick sauté pan{}, heat @olive oil{1%tbsp} over med-high. Add the squash and @salt{} and sauté for ~{4-5%minutes} until softened, then remove, set aside to cool slightly, and wipe out the pan.

== Make Chimichurri ==

Remove the pit and dice @peach{1}(diced into 1/4" pieces). Remove seeds and mince half of @jalapeño{1/2}(minced) — save remainder for another use, or use all for more heat.

Chop @cilantro{2%tbsp} and @parsley{2%tbsp} together.

In a #medium bowl{}, combine the herbs, @red wine vinegar{1,1/2%tbsp}, @garlic{1/2%tsp}, jalapeño to taste, and @olive oil{3%tbsp}. Stir in the diced peach and season to taste with @salt{} and @pepper{}.

== Cook Chicken ==

In the same #large nonstick sauté pan{} used for squash, heat @olive oil{1%tbsp} over med-high. Pat @chicken breasts{2} dry and season with @salt{} and @pepper{}.

Add chicken to the pan and cook ~{6-9%minutes} per side, or until done. Remove, wipe out the pan, and keep warm.

== Make Batter & Cook Fritters ==

Line a #plate with a paper towel.

In a #large mixing bowl{}, mix @egg{1}, @olive oil{2%tbsp}, and @water{1/3%cup}. Add the Fritter Starter — @cornmeal{3/4%cup}, @flour{1/2%cup}, @sugar{2%tsp}, @baking powder{1%tsp}, and @table salt{1%tsp} — and stir to combine. Stir in the cooked squash and sliced green onion.

In the same #large nonstick sauté pan{} used for the chicken, heat @olive oil{2%tbsp} over medium. Scoop 1/4 cup batter into the heated oil to form fritters and cook ~{3-4%minutes} per side, working in batches and adding more oil as needed. Transfer to the paper-towel-lined plate.

Slice the cooked chicken.

== Garnish & Gather ==

Divide the squash fritters and sliced chicken between plates, then drizzle generously with the peach chimichurri.