Description
This Grilled Chicken with Peach Chipotle Sauce is a vibrant summer main course featuring juicy, tender chicken breasts grilled to perfection, then topped with a sweet, smoky, and slightly spicy sauce made from fresh peaches and chipotle peppers. The bright, fruity heat of the chipotle balances the sweetness of ripe peaches, while a sprinkle of cilantro and scallion adds freshness, making this dish the ultimate cookout centerpiece in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Peach Chipotle Sauce
- 4 peaches, peeled and sliced into quarters
- 2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo
- 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from the chipotle can
- 1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the Grill: Preheat your grill to high heat, ensuring the grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
- Grill the Peaches: Arrange peeled and quartered peaches on the grill. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes, until they have nice grill marks and are slightly softened. Remove and let cool.
- Prepare the Sauce: Once the peaches are cool enough to handle, chop them into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the chipotle pepper. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped peaches, chipotle pepper, sliced green onions, and adobo sauce. Toss gently to coat, then fold in the cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Refrigerate the sauce while you cook the chicken.
- Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix together the cayenne pepper, remaining salt (1 teaspoon), and remaining ground black pepper (1 teaspoon). Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with this spice mixture.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on the preheated grill. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.
- Serve: Transfer the grilled chicken to plates and generously top each breast with the chilled peach chipotle sauce. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- If peaches aren’t in season, you can substitute nectarines or canned peaches (drained and patted dry).
- For extra smoky flavor, grill the peaches until deeply charred.
- The peach chipotle sauce can be made a few hours ahead and kept in the fridge.
- This dish pairs well with rice, grilled corn, or a crisp salad.
- If you like more heat, add another chipotle pepper to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
