Description
Grilled Jalapeño Peach Chicken is a delightful dish that combines smoky grilled chicken with sweet peaches and a zesty jalapeño peach salsa. Served alongside fragrant cilantro lime rice, this recipe is bursting with flavor and perfect for a summer barbecue.
Ingredients
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Cilantro Lime Rice:
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 3 cups water or chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- kosher salt and pepper
- 2 limes, zest freshly grated
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3/4 cup chopped cilantro
Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 peaches, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup peach preserves
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Jalapeño Peach Salsa:
- 2 peaches, diced
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 shallot, diced
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 to 2 limes, freshly squeezed
- kosher salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cilantro Lime Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Heat the water/stock in a saucepan over medium heat until boiling. Add in the rice, butter and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove the lid and stir in the lime zest, juice and cilantro. Serve!
- Chicken: Preheat the grill to high. Season the chicken all over liberally with salt, pepper, the smoked paprika and garlic powder. Slice the 2 peaches in half and sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together the peach preserves and vinegar. Place the chicken on the grill and cover. Grill for 5 to 6 minutes, then flip and grill for another 5 to 6 minutes. Brush one side with the peach preserves mixture and grill for 1 minute. Flip and brush the other side, grilling for another minute. Repeat this one or two more times. This is when I throw the 2 peaches on the grill too. They only need 1 to 2 minutes or so. Remove the chicken (and peaches) from the grill and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Slice it, then serve with the jalapeno peach salsa and rice.
- Jalapeño Peach Salsa: Combine the peaches, peppers, garlic, shallots, cilantro and the lime juice in a bowl. Add a big pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Notes
- Make sure to adjust the heat level of the salsa by adding more or fewer jalapeños based on your preference.
- For a spicier dish, leave the seeds in the jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
