Spicy Peach Pecan Salsa Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken featuring peaches, pecans, and salsa for a sweet-and-spicy dinner. Easy, gluten-free, and summer-perfect.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Preparation

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Peach & Pecan Salsa

07 - 2 ripe peaches, diced
08 - 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
09 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
10 - 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced
11 - 1/3 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - Juice of 1 lime
14 - 1/2 teaspoon honey
15 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
03 - Arrange chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until internal temperature registers 165°F.
04 - While chicken bakes, mix peaches, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, pecans, cilantro, lime juice, honey, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Toss gently until combined.
05 - Allow baked chicken to rest for 5 minutes. Slice and arrange on plates, topping each portion generously with peach & pecan salsa.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses everyday ingredients you likely have at home
  • The whole dish is gluten free without extra fuss
  • Takes under an hour start to finish which means less waiting and more eating
  • Loaded with vibrant flavors from ripe summer peaches and nutty pecans
  • Impressive presentation for guests but simple enough for any night
02 -
  • Perfect for gluten-free eaters and easy to adapt for other dietary needs
  • Peach salsa can be made in advance which saves last minute stress
  • Leftover salsa brightens up grilled fish or tofu as well
03 -
  • Always toast pecans for flavor this extra step brings out natural oils and crunch
  • Let the chicken rest before slicing for juicier results
  • Choose peaches with a hint of yellow and fragrance for full sweetness

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