Grilled Peach Chicken Basil Salsa (Printable)

Tender grilled chicken topped with charred sweet peaches and fresh basil avocado salsa for a light summer dinner.

# List of ingredients:

→ Chicken Marinade

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→ Grilled Peaches

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→ Basil Avocado Salsa

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# Steps:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Let marinate for 15 minutes while preparing other ingredients.

02 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush peach halves with olive oil and set aside.

03 - Place chicken breasts on preheated grill. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.

04 - While chicken rests, place peach halves cut-side down on grill. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until grill marks appear and fruit is slightly softened. Remove and slice into wedges.

05 - Combine diced avocado, chopped basil, red onion, tomato, lime juice, and olive oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine without mashing avocado.

06 - Slice grilled chicken crosswise and arrange on serving plates. Top with grilled peach wedges and spoon basil avocado salsa generously over chicken. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

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The combination of sweet charred peaches and creamy avocado salsa creates those perfect restaurant-style flavors with barely any effort
Everything comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent all afternoon planning it

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I learned the hard way that over-ripe peaches turn to mush on the grill, so err on the side of firmer fruit
The salsa only holds for about an hour before the avocado starts to brown, so make it right before you're ready to eat

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Pound your chicken to even thickness before marinating so every piece finishes at the same time
Let the grilled chicken rest for the full 5 minutes so all those juices redistribute instead of running onto your cutting board

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