Spicy Peach Pecan Salsa Chicken (Printable)

Juicy chicken with sweet peach salsa and toasted pecans brings bold summer flavors to the table.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Chicken

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 black pepper

→ For the 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
02 - Combine olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Evenly rub the spice mixture over both sides of the chicken breasts.
03 - Arrange seasoned chicken breasts on the lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F in the thickest part.
04 - While chicken bakes, combine diced peaches, tomato, red onion, minced jalapeño, toasted pecans, chopped cilantro, lime juice, honey, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Gently stir to integrate flavors without breaking down the fruit.
05 - Remove chicken from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to retain juices. Slice chicken and arrange on plates, generously topping each portion with peach and pecan salsa.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses just one baking sheet for easy cleanup
  • Comes together in under 45 minutes from start to finish
  • Naturally gluten free and makes an impressive main dish
  • The peach pecan salsa is a total showstopper that pairs with other proteins too
  • Super crowd-friendly yet simple to pull off
02 -
  • Gluten free and family friendly
  • Rich in lean protein and healthy fats
  • Seasonal produce shines in both main and salsa
  • Top with extra salsa for even more color and crunch
03 -
  • Always toast the pecans in a dry skillet until fragrant it deepens their flavor and keeps them crunchy
  • Let the chicken rest after baking for juiciness
  • Dice peaches and tomatoes evenly to make the salsa beautiful and easy to scoop
  • Taste and adjust lime honey and salt to hit just the right balance

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