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Peach Salsa Chicken with charred grilled chicken breast topped with chunky fresh peach salsa, herbs, and diced vegetables

Peach Salsa Chicken


  • Author: Omar
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Peach Salsa Chicken is a sweet and savory grilled chicken recipe topped with fresh peach salsa, bursting with summer flavors and perfect for easy weeknight dinners or backyard gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale

Peach Salsa:

  • 1 ½ cups diced fresh peaches (1 large or 2 small)
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeño, finely diced (seeds removed)
  • ⅓ cup red onion, diced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ⅛ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Chicken & Glaze:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup peach preserves
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil (plus more for brushing)
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ tablespoons jalapeño, finely diced

Instructions

  1. Preheat Grill: Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high (400–450°F) and lightly oil grates.
  2. Grill Peaches: Halve peaches, remove pits, brush with oil, and grill 4–5 minutes until lightly charred. Chop into small pieces.
  3. Make Salsa: In a bowl, combine grilled peaches, red pepper, jalapeño, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Toss and refrigerate.
  4. Prepare Glaze: Mix peach preserves, olive oil, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, and jalapeño. Reserve ⅓ cup for later.
  5. Prep Chicken: Slice chicken breasts horizontally and pound to even thickness. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Grill Chicken: Grill 8–10 minutes, flipping once and brushing with glaze (not reserved portion), until internal temp reaches 165°F.
  7. Rest & Finish: Let chicken rest 5–10 minutes. Brush with reserved glaze and top with peach salsa. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Grill peaches for deeper flavor—don’t skip this step!
  • Adjust jalapeño to control spice level.
  • No grill? Use a grill pan or bake at 400°F for 18–22 minutes.
  • Let salsa chill for best flavor before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken portion with salsa
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg