Grilled Chicken with Peach Basil (Printable)

Tender grilled chicken topped with fresh peach salsa featuring basil, lime, and a hint of honey.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Peach Basil Salsa

07 - 2 ripe peaches, diced
08 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
09 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
10 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
11 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
12 - Juice of 1 lime
13 - 1 teaspoon honey
14 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Brush both sides evenly with olive oil, then season with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
03 - Place chicken on grill and cook 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
04 - While chicken grills, combine diced peaches, red onion, bell pepper, basil, jalapeño, lime juice, honey, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Toss gently to combine.
05 - Slice rested chicken breasts and top each portion with generous spoonful of peach basil salsa. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes
  • Healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free
  • Beautiful presentation with minimal effort
  • Versatile enough for a casual weeknight dinner or special occasion
02 -
  • For the juiciest chicken, don't skip the 5-minute rest period after grilling
  • Choose peaches that yield slightly to pressure but aren't mushy
  • Make extra salsa to use as a topping for grilled fish or as a dip with tortilla chips
  • For meal prep, store the chicken and salsa separately and combine just before serving
  • The salsa tastes even better after the flavors have had 1-2 hours to meld in the refrigerator
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