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Grilled Chicken with Nectarine Relish

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Grilled Chicken with Nectarine Relish - think fresh fruit salsa on juicy grilled chicken! This is a delicious, healthy and easy recipe!

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Juicy Grilled Chicken with fresh Nectarines, Onions and Basil

Grilled Chicken with Nectarines, Onions and Basil - think fresh fruit salsa on juicy grilled chicken!

Grilled Chicken with Nectarine Relish ~ Lightly marinated, grilled chicken breasts are topped with a relish made with nectarines, red onion, fresh basil. Delightfully delicious!

This will be a quick post today – because I know you must be busy getting ready for the long holiday weekend.  If you’re not, then I hope you have fun anyway!  I love the weekends and especially love this time of year.  We are still able to grill without freezing, and everybody seems to be busy going to football games, music lessons, band practice or a hundred other things.   That’s why I think you need this super easy, fantastic tasting, healthy Grilled Chicken with Nectarine Relish recipe!  Nectarines and onions … with basil?  You won’t believe how delicious this combination is.  Everybody loves fruit salsas and they’ve been very popular this year.  This is kind of like salsa with just a few perfect ingredients.

 

 

Grilled Chicken with Nectarines, Onions and Basil - think fresh fruit salsa on juicy grilled chicken!

If you’re like me, sometimes I want something quick for dinner that doesn’t taste like the same old grilled chicken.

Marinate the chicken for just a few minutes in white balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt and pepper.  While the chicken marinates, combine the nectarines and red onion with more balsamic vinegar, honey salt and pepper and olive oil.  Then grill the chicken and serve topped with the nectarine and onion mixture and fresh basil leaves.  Done, done and done!

 

 

Grilled Chicken with Nectarines, Onions and Basil - think fresh fruit salsa on juicy grilled chicken!

Don’t have white balsamic vinegar?

White wine vinegar would be good too.  If you put this on your menu this weekend, let me know what you think!

 

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A close up of grilled chicken breasts topped with a nectarine relish with basil and red onion

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Grilled Chicken with Nectarine Relish

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 3 -4 servings
Course: Main Course
Author: Tricia
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Lightly marinated, grilled chicken breasts are topped with a relish made with nectarines, red onion, fresh basil. Delightfully delicious!

Ingredients

  • 3 or 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper

For the relish:

  • 2 tablespoons white Balsamic Vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 or 2 ripe nectarines or peaches, sliced thin
  • ¼ of a red onion sliced thin

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in a large ziplock bag. Add 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper. Seal and toss the chicken in the marinade to coat. Set aside.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high. Clean the grates and lightly oil to prevent sticking.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, ¼ cup olive oil, honey, ½ teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper. Add the sliced nectarines and onion. Toss to combine and set aside while grilling the chicken.
  • Grill the chicken until done through - about 5 minutes on each side. Serve topped with the nectarine and onion relish and fresh chopped basil or small basil leaves. You can always add a little more fresh ground black pepper on top. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

  • Inspired by a recipe in Country Living Magazine
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 531mg | Potassium: 530mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

 

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Finally, do you have big plans for the weekend?  We’re having a family dinner on Sunday and I’m going to make these Sriracha Grilled Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with Sweet Corn Salsa.  Both our children and spouses are going to bring something too – what a wonderful thing to be able to have Sunday dinner as a family.  We are truly blessed.

Thanks so much for stopping by and Happy Labor Day!

Tricia

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33 Comments

  1. Pat C.Wilson

    I’ve seen some recipes of chicken combining with corn or mushrooms. but I’ve never ever seen any recipe of chicken with nectarine. your idea seems tasty 😀 pls tell me this dish better be eaten with rice or bread or else?

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  3. Larry

    Great looking dish Tricia. I would have never considered onion and fruit together until Sam (My Carolina Kitchen) brought a salad containing both to a blogger party and I loved it so I know I’d really go for your chicken dish.

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  9. cheri

    I love everything about this dish Tricia, and your presentation is gorgeous. This summer has been the summer of peaches for me. I cannot keep them long enough to make anything out of them. ha!ha! Have a wonderful week-end…….C

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  12. Monica

    Looks scrumptious! Chicken is such a staple and better when there are ways to make it more exciting and flavorful. Love the sound of marinating it in white balsamic – you make me want to run out again and get some! Hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family…I think it’s going to be a good one! ; )

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  13. Dom

    I know I often say this about your food but this dish is pure ‘sunshine on a plate’… it really is superb. I adore chicken with sweet fruit although The Viking is not a fan… I love it. Just so pretty x

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