Description
This recipe for Grilled Chili Peach Chicken brings a delightful combination of sweet and spicy flavors to your dinner table. Juicy peaches and a flavorful marinade enhance grilled chicken breasts, creating a delicious and satisfying dish perfect for summer meals.
Ingredients
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For the Marinade:
- 1/4 cup peach preserves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (or Sriracha for milder heat)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the Marinade: Combine peach preserves, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons for later.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a dish, pour remaining marinade over it, and marinate for 30 minutes to 8 hours.
- Preheat and Grill: Preheat grill, oil grates, grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side. Brush with reserved marinade. Grill peaches for 1–2 minutes per side.
- Serve: Top chicken with grilled peaches and cilantro if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, couscous, or a fresh green salad.
- You can use boneless thighs instead of chicken breasts.
- For extra smokiness, consider grilling over wood chips or charcoal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with peaches
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
