Use your fresh peaches to top your grilled chicken with this fresh and fiery peach salsa — a perfect warm weather dish!
Tip: Ripe, juicy peaches are best. If peaches need softening, place them in a paper bag for a few days.
Ingredients:
2 medium peaches
¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup chopped red onion
¼ cup chopped jalapeño pepper
1 tablespoon unsweetened orange juice
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ ounce minced fresh cilantro
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 ½ teaspoons olive oil
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
Preparation:
Step 1: Peel and chop peaches.
Step 2: Combine peaches, peppers, onion, orange juice, ½ teaspoon of salt, and cilantro in a bowl. Set aside.
Step 3: Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat grill to medium-high heat.
Step 4: Season chicken with olive oil, pepper, and rest of salt.
Step 5: Grill chicken 2-3 minutes per side to achieve grill marks.
Step 6: Place the chicken on a sheet pan and bake in the oven until internal temperature of 165° is reached.
Step 7: Serve peach salsa on top or on the side of the chicken.
