Description
This Grilled Jalapeño Peach Chicken combines sweet and spicy flavors for a delicious summer meal. Tender grilled chicken is glazed with a peach preserve mixture and served with a vibrant jalapeño peach salsa and fragrant cilantro lime rice.
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
- Prepare 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!
- Prepare Chicken: Preheat the grill to high. Season the chicken all over liberally with salt, pepper, 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.
- Grill Chicken and Peaches: 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. Add the 2 peaches to the grill too, and grill for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the chicken (and peaches) from the grill and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Prepare Jalapeño Peach Salsa: Combine the diced peaches, jalapeño peppers, garlic, shallots, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Add a big pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Serve: Slice the grilled chicken and serve with the jalapeño peach salsa and cilantro lime rice.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño peppers to your desired level of spiciness.
- Using chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts will add more flavor.
- Grilling the peaches adds a smoky sweetness to the dish.
- You can use other types of rice, such as brown rice or basmati rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
