Grilled Chicken Peach Basil (Printer-friendly)

Juicy grilled chicken breasts paired with a fresh peach basil salsa perfect for summer or weeknight meals.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Peach Basil Salsa

07 - 2 ripe peaches, diced
08 - ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
09 - ½ red bell pepper, diced
10 - ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
11 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
12 - Juice of 1 lime
13 - 1 teaspoon honey
14 - ¼ teaspoon salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat (approximately 400°F).
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry. Brush with olive oil, then season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
03 - Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes.
04 - While chicken is grilling, combine diced peaches, red onion, bell pepper, basil, jalapeño, lime juice, honey, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix gently.
05 - Slice grilled chicken and top each breast with generous spoonful of peach basil salsa. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy - ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish
  • Perfect balance of smoky, savory chicken and sweet-tart peach salsa
  • Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free
  • Impressive enough for guests but simple enough for weeknights
  • Makes the most of summer's fresh peaches when they're at their peak
02 -
  • Choose peaches that yield slightly to gentle pressure for the perfect ripeness
  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, lime juice, and herbs for 1 hour before grilling
  • Make the salsa up to 2 hours ahead, but add the basil just before serving to keep it bright and fresh
  • Let the chicken rest after grilling to keep it juicy - use this time to finish preparing the salsa
  • For a charcoal grill, create a two-zone fire with coals on one side to provide control over cooking temperature
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