Spicy Peach Pecan Chicken (Printable Version)

Tender chicken topped with a spicy peach and pecan salsa for a flavorful summer meal.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Peach & Pecan Salsa

07 - 2 ripe peaches, diced
08 - 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
09 - ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
10 - ½ jalapeño, seeded and minced
11 - ⅓ cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - Juice of 1 lime
14 - ½ teaspoon honey
15 - ¼ teaspoon salt

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub this mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
03 - Place the chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
04 - While the chicken cooks, combine diced peaches, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, toasted pecans, cilantro, lime juice, honey, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix gently to combine.
05 - Once cooked, allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve with a generous topping of the peach and pecan salsa.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Sweet and spicy flavor combination
  • Gluten-Free and easy to prepare
02 -
  • Contains tree nuts pecans
  • Check labels for hidden gluten or cross-contamination
03 -
  • Toast pecans to enhance flavor
  • Let chicken rest before slicing for juiciness
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