Grilled Chicken Peach Basil Salsa (Print version)

Tender grilled chicken breasts served with fresh, sweet peach and aromatic basil salsa.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chicken stays impossibly juicy while the salsa brings a bright, fresh sweetness that cuts through the char in the best way possible.
  • You can have dinner on the table in 35 minutes, including prep, which means no excuses on busy nights.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting period after grilling—those five minutes are when the chicken relaxes and holds onto its moisture instead of bleeding out onto your plate.
  • Make your salsa no more than 15 minutes before serving or the peaches will start releasing too much liquid and it'll get watery and sad.
03 -
  • If you have time, marinate the chicken for an hour in olive oil, lime juice, and fresh herbs—it deepens the flavor in ways that just seasoning can't match.
  • Taste your salsa before serving and adjust the lime or honey to your preference, because peaches vary wildly in sweetness depending on the season.
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