Grilled Chicken and Peaches

This recipe for grilled chicken and peaches adds layers of flavor to the chicken, with a kicky rub, a sweet peachy glaze, and grilled peaches on the side. While the grill is going, grill up some fresh veggies, or try a grilled Romaine salad.

grilled chicken surrounded by grilled peaches with a peach glaze on a bed of lettuce
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Rest Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pounded to uniform 1/2-inch thickness

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

  • 1/2 cup all fruit peach preserves

  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce

  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or to taste

  • 1/2 lime, zested

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil, or more as needed

  • 4 large peaches, halved and pitted

  • 1/2 lime, juiced

  • lime slices for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Pat chicken pieces dry with a paper towel, and coat all sides with olive oil. Combine chili powder, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and white pepper in a small bowl; mix well. Rub spice mixture on chicken pieces, see note.

  2. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high, and clean the grates.

  3. Meanwhile, stir peach preserves, hoisin sauce, grated ginger, garlic powder, Sriracha, and lime zest together in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat, stirring, until the preserves are melted and ingredients are well blended, about 3 to 5 minutes. (You will use half of peach glaze during the last minutes of cooking chicken, and reserve half until ready to serve).

  4. When the grill is ready, saturate a paper towel with cooking oil, and use tongs to oil the grates.

  5. Grill chicken about 4 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the internal temperature reads about 155 degrees F (68 degrees C) with an instant read thermometer. Brush chicken with peach glaze and grill 1 minute more, then turn the chicken and brush glaze on the other side. Continue grilling and turning until the chicken reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Remove to a plate and cover with foil. During rest, residual heat will raise the internal temperature to 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  6. Meanwhile, grill peaches. Using tongs, place peach halves on the hot grates, cut side down, and grill just until there are grill marks, 1 to 2 minutes.

  7. To serve, place chicken and peach halves on a serving plate and brush with reserved glaze. Squeeze half a lime over the entire dish. Garnish with additional lime slices, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

712 Calories
20g Fat
59g Carbs
74g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 712
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 193mg 64%
Sodium 1062mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate 59g 22%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 41g
Protein 74g 147%
Vitamin C 24mg 26%
Calcium 77mg 6%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 1073mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.