Description
Grilled Chicken with Peach Chipotle Sauce is a delightful summer dish that combines the smoky heat of chipotle peppers with the juicy sweetness of ripe peaches. Perfect for backyard barbecues or simple weeknight dinners, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. The vibrant colors and rich flavors create an inviting centerpiece that tantalizes the taste buds and makes lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced into wedges
- 2 tsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, honey, and chipotle peppers. Place chicken in a resealable bag and pour half the marinade over it. Seal and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the peaches: Slice peaches into wedges and optionally brush with olive oil.
- Preheat the grill: Heat to medium-high (about 375°F).
- Grill the chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Grill the peaches: Add peach wedges to the grill during the last two minutes of cooking.
- Serve: Drizzle remaining marinade over grilled chicken and arrange peach wedges alongside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. Substitute peaches with mangoes or pineapples for different fruity notes. Serve alongside a fresh salad or cilantro-lime rice.