If you're in search of a light and refreshing summer meal, look no further than grilled chicken breasts with cucumber peach salsa. This dish combines the savory flavor of grilled chicken with the sweet and tangy notes of cucumber peach salsa, creating a perfect balance of flavors. With its vibrant colors and textures, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. But with so many recipes available, it can be challenging to find the one that suits your taste and cooking style. In this article, we've gathered the best recipes for grilled chicken breasts with cucumber peach salsa, carefully curated to provide you with a range of options that cater to different dietary preferences and skill levels.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN WITH PEACH-CUCUMBER SALSA
To keep our kitchen cool, we grill chicken outdoors and serve it with a minty peach salsa that can easily be made ahead. -Janie Colle, Hutchinson, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For salsa, in a small bowl, combine peaches, cucumber, 2 tablespoons preserves, onion, mint and 1/4 teaspoon salt., Sprinkle chicken with pepper and remaining salt. On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat 5 minutes. Turn; grill 7-9 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165°, brushing tops occasionally with remaining preserves. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic exchanges
GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CUCUMBER-PEACH SALSA
A brush of peach preserves pumps up the flavor of grilled chicken breasts. The fruit and veggie salsa is a delicious bonus.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix cucumber, 2 tablespoons of the preserves, the mint, salt, onion and peach; set aside.
- Carefully spray grill rack with cooking spray. Place chicken on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning and brushing 2 or 3 times with remaining peach preserves, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Discard any remaining preserves. Serve chicken with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g
GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH SPICY PEACH GLAZE
Steps:
- Combine the peach preserves, olive oil, soy sauce, mustard, garlic and jalapeno in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Reserve 1/2 cup.
- Preheat the grill. Brush the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken skin-side down and cook until golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Turn over and continue cooking for 5 to 6 minutes. Brush both sides with the peach glaze and continue cooking until done, an additional 4 to 5 minutes.
- Place the peach halves cut side down on the grill and grill for 2 minutes. Turn over, brush with the reserved 1/2 cup of peach glaze and grill until the peaches are soft, 3 to 4 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calorie, Fat 8.5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 76 milligrams, Sodium 461 milligrams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 55 grams
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH PEACH SAUCE
My neighbor made this dish at a barbecue and I had to have the recipe. It is so easy and you will be surprised what a wonderful flavor the peaches give to the chicken!
Provided by SOMEONESWT
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Season chicken breast halves with salt and black pepper.
- Stir peach preserves, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, and mustard in a bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Reserve about 1/2 cup peach sauce.
- Place chicken on preheated grill; cook until golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes, then flip chicken. Continue cooking for 5 to 6 minutes. Brush both sides of the chicken with peach sauce. Cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Arrange peach halves cut side down on the grill. Grill for 2 minutes, flip, and brush with reserved 1/2 cup peach sauce. Continue to grill until peaches are tender, 3 to 4 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.4 calories, Carbohydrate 59.3 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 352.3 mg, Sugar 54.1 g
CHICKEN WITH MANGO-CUCUMBER SALSA
I put this dish together after looking for something quick and easy without too much indoor cooking. My husband prefers this moist grilled chicken a tad spicy. -Linda Tringali, Monroe Township, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings (4 cups salsa).
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For dressing, in a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients. Place cucumber, mango, tomato and onion in a large bowl; toss with dressing., Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with seasonings. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 547mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH SPICY CUCUMBERS
Light and refreshing, yet packed with flavor from herbs, jalapeños and garlic, this is an easy, after-work meal that can be endlessly adapted to suit what you've got on hand. Substitute other thinly sliced raw vegetables for the cucumbers (zucchini, carrot, radishes, celery, cabbage, fennel), and other herbs for the cilantro and parsley (dill, basil, mint). Just be sure not to overcook the flattened chicken, which can happen in an instant.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories weekday, poultry, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place a chicken breast between a layer of parchment paper or plastic wrap and use a mallet, rolling pin or the flat side of a heavy knife to pound to a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Repeat with remaining breasts.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper and paprika. Place in a bowl and toss with lime zest, garlic and oil. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: In a blender, combine cilantro, parsley, oil, jalapeños, garlic, salt and lime juice. Blend until smooth, adding 1 or 2 tablespoons water if necessary to blend. Taste and add more salt and/or lime juice if needed.
- Heat the grill to medium-high or heat up the broiler or a grill pan. Grill or broil until chicken is lightly browned at the edges and just cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
- In a medium bowl, toss cucumbers with a pinch of salt. Let sit for 5 minutes. Right before serving, toss cucumbers with sauce and serve alongside chicken, drizzling chicken with any leftover sauce from the bottom of the cucumber bowl, and a little olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 353, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 707 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER PINEAPPLE SALSA
I came across the salsa on the Foodnetwork and modified it to use with chicken instead of scallops. The salsa gives the chicken a fresh flavor while not completely overwhelming the grilled flavor of the chicken.
Provided by Charlie J.
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a marinating container (large tupperware) soak the chicken in a saltwater brine for 2 hours. Be sure to cover the chicken completely.
- In a bowl, combine the cucumber, pineapple, cilantro, red onion, lime juice, lime zest, jalapeno, salt and crushed red pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your flavor. Be careful as the crushed red peppers sit it will get hotter.
- In another bowl strain the juice from the salsa (don't worry as the salsa sits it will juice up again) and put the juice aside for now. Cover the salsa and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Drain the brine from the marinating container and add the juice from the salsa to the chicken in the marinating container. Let set for at least 2 to 3 hours.
- Preheat your grill to 350 degrees.
- Remove the chicken from the salsa juices and salt and pepper both sides of the chicken before grilling.
- Grill the chicken for 15 to 20 minutes on each side. Turning the chicken ¼ turn half way through on each side to give yourself those nice diamond grill marks.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let chicken set for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Serve breasts whole or sliced with the salsa garnishing the top. Put the remaining salsa in a bowl and put it on the table as extra garnishing.
- Enjoy! I did!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.8, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 312.7, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 8.6, Protein 31.3
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH PEACH SALSA
A light and refreshing grilled chicken with peach salsa for a summer barbecue. Also very flexible for whatever you have in the garden or fridge.
Provided by LittleGrill
Time 20m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Rub chicken breast with olive oil and vinegar, then rub brown sugar onto the chicken until you've got a nice glaze coat.
- Grill chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side; be careful not to let the brown sugar stick to the grill. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- While the chicken is cooking, combine peaches, tomato, grapes, onion, lemon juice, and honey in a bowl; mix thoroughly.
- Dice the cooked chicken and serve on top of the salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.3 calories, Carbohydrate 69.5 g, Cholesterol 79.9 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 94.8 mg, Sugar 61 g
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH PEACH AND APPLE SALSA
Provided by Shelley S. Stewart
Categories Chicken Fruit Poultry Marinate Dinner Apple Peach Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Bon Appétit Washington, D.C. Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove chicken from marinade. Grill chicken until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plates. Serve with salsa.
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken breasts: Look for boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are about the same size so they cook evenly. You can also use chicken thighs for a more tender result.
- Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices will help it stay moist and flavorful during grilling.
- Grill the chicken over medium heat: This will help prevent the chicken from burning. Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make the cucumber peach salsa while the chicken is grilling: This will allow the flavors to meld together. You can also make the salsa ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.
- Serve the chicken with the cucumber peach salsa: This is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy grilled chicken.
Conclusion:
Grilled chicken breasts with cucumber peach salsa is a healthy and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the salsa is refreshing and tangy. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next cookout or potluck.
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