peach grilled chicken
Easy grilled chili peach chicken perfectly glazed with a sweet and spicy marinade, ready in just 15 minutes, ideal for weeknight dinners or backyard BBQs.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups peach preserves
- 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.33 cup chili garlic sauce or to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- 2.75 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 medium sized breasts
- fresh cilantro optional for garnishing
- peppers optional for garnishing (serrano, jalapeno, habanero, etc.)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium bowl, whisk together peach preserves, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until fully combined. Set aside.
- Place chicken breasts in a large zip-top bag. Pour in about three-quarters of the marinade, seal the bag, and massage to coat the chicken evenly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard used marinade. Grill chicken for 10 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.
- Brush reserved marinade onto chicken during grilling to enhance flavor and glaze.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and optional peppers. Serve immediately. Chicken is best fresh but can be stored airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for fast, flavorful grilling with a lower sodium option using low-sodium soy sauce. Adjust chili garlic sauce to your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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