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Fresh Grilled Chicken with Peach Basil Salsa

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A quick and easy summer recipe featuring smoky grilled chicken paired with a fresh, sweet, and slightly spicy peach basil salsa. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend barbecues.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 ripe peaches, diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped (about 10–12 leaves)
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix diced peaches, chopped basil, minced jalapeño, honey, lime juice, and red onion. Season with a pinch of salt. Stir gently and set aside to let flavors meld.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat, about 375°F to 400°F (190°C to 204°C).
  4. Place marinated chicken breasts on the grill. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side, flipping once. Use tongs to avoid piercing the meat. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes to lock in juices.
  6. Serve chicken warm with generous spoonfuls of peach basil salsa on top.

Notes

If peaches are extra juicy, drain some excess liquid before adding to salsa to prevent sogginess. Let salsa rest while chicken cooks to meld flavors. Flip chicken only once to maintain grill marks and juiciness. If no grill is available, use a grill pan or cast-iron skillet preheated until smoking hot.

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Keywords: grilled chicken, peach basil salsa, summer recipe, easy dinner, healthy chicken, barbecue, fresh salsa

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