Sweet, spicy, and vibrant grilled chicken infused with fresh jalapeño and juicy peach flavors—ideal for a summer dinner or barbecue.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:10 minutes active (plus 30 minutes marinating)
Cook Time:12–14 minutes
Total Time:52 minutes (including marinating)
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Entree
Method:Grilled
Cuisine:American/Summer Fusion
Diet:Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
In a blender or food processor, combine peaches, jalapeños, olive oil, honey, garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to make the marinade.
Reserve ¼ cup of the marinade for brushing later.
Place chicken in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour remaining marinade over. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
Preheat grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6–7 minutes per side, or until cooked through (internal temperature 165 °F/74 °C).
During the last few minutes, brush the reserved marinade onto chicken to create a glossy glaze.
Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve with extra grilled peaches or lime wedges on the side.
Notes
To adjust heat, leave some jalapeño seeds in or omit entirely.
Peaches can be replaced with nectarines or mango for variation.
If you don’t have a grill, cook chicken in a hot grill pan or under a broiler.
Leftover marinade should not be reused unless boiled to safe temperature.
This dish pairs well with grilled vegetables, rice, or green salad.