Nectarine Relish for Chicken

A fruity, sweet and sour relish that is great with grilled or pan-fried chicken breast and white rice. This might work with firm-fleshed peaches, too. You can substitute the dried ginger with fresh.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2  medium nectarines
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper
• 2  small scallions, white and light green parts
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground ginger (sub with 1/4 t fresh ginger, peeled and minced)
• 1  teaspoon liquid honey
• 1  pinch salt
• 2  teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon sugar, to taste (or more)
• 1  pinch pepper
• 1  tablespoon fresh basil, minced

Directions

1. Note: If you sub fresh ginger for the dried, warm it together with the honey.
2. Wash and dry nectarines and bell pepper, cut nectarines from pit. With a potato peeler thinly peel the pepper ( this works good only with fresh plump peppers, but it makes for a much nicer texture of the dish). Cut peppers and nectarines in 1/8-1/4 inch dice. Wash and trim scallions, cut into 1/8 inch rings.
3. Warm honey in a small pot over medium low heat. Add nectarines, scallions and bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Add all the other ingredients, adjust taste and put in a serving bowl. Serve cold or slighly warm with chicken and rice.