Description
Grilled Chicken with Peach Jalapeño Salsa combines juicy lime-marinated grilled chicken with a fresh, sweet, and mildly spicy peach salsa. It’s a light, flavorful summer meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or outdoor gatherings.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Olive oil, for brushing the grill
2 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 2 limes (1 for marinade, 1 for salsa)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
2 ripe but firm peaches, diced
1/2 small red onion, finely minced
1 jalapeño pepper, minced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap until about 1/2 inch thick.
- Place the chicken in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, white balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, coating each piece evenly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Combine the peaches, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Stir gently and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan and lightly brush with olive oil.
- Grill the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer the chicken to serving plates and spoon the chilled peach jalapeño salsa over each piece.
- Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.
Notes
Swap peaches with nectarines or mangoes for a different flavor.
Grill the peaches briefly before dicing for a smoky twist.
Add avocado just before serving for extra creaminess.
Leave some jalapeño seeds in for additional heat.
Store chicken and salsa separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat the chicken gently and add the chilled salsa just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa
- Calories: 233 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
