Grilled Chicken with Peach Basil Salsa (Print Version)

Tender grilled chicken with fresh peach basil salsa

# Components:

→ 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 your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.
02 - Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Brush with olive oil, then season both sides evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
03 - Place chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
04 - While the chicken is grilling, combine diced peaches, red onion, bell pepper, fresh basil, jalapeño, lime juice, honey, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix gently to combine without crushing the fruit.
05 - Slice the grilled chicken and top each breast with a generous portion of peach basil salsa. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in under 40 minutes, which means you can pull off something restaurant-quality on a Tuesday without stress.
  • The sweet-and-savory combo feels special enough for guests but honest enough for just yourself with a cold drink.
  • Peaches and basil together are basically summer in a bowl, and somehow they make plain grilled chicken taste like you've been doing this for years.
02 -
  • Overcooked chicken is dry chicken—use a thermometer and trust it more than your intuition about how long things take on your specific grill.
  • Make the salsa no more than 15 minutes before serving or the basil will turn an unappetizing dark color and the lime juice will start to break down the peaches.
03 -
  • Marinate the chicken in olive oil, lime juice, and fresh herbs for an hour before grilling if you have the time—it won't change the recipe drastically but it deepens the flavor and keeps the meat even juicier.
  • Oil your grill grates well before cooking so the chicken releases cleanly and you get those restaurant-quality sear marks that make the dish look as good as it tastes.
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