Spicy Chicken Breasts with Pepper Peach Relish

Name: Spicy Chicken Breasts with Pepper Peach Relish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); GLAZE:; 1/4 cup peach preserves; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; RELISH:; 2 medium peaches, peeled and finely chopped; 1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper; 1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1 green onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint

This summery chicken recipe is simply packed with the good-for-your-eyes vitamins found in both peaches and peppers. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
GLAZE:
1/4 cup peach preserves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
RELISH:
2 medium peaches, peeled and finely chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint

Directions

Combine the salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg; rub over chicken. In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients; set aside. In another bowl, combine the peaches, peppers, onion, mint and 2 tablespoons glaze; set aside.
Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting frequently with reserved glaze. Serve with reserved relish.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half with 1/2 cup relish: 263 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 379mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Spicy Grilled Chicken Breasts with Pepper Peach Relish in Healthy Cooking August/September 2009

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mkaskela

Aug 10, 2015

Loved it. We used a little more chicken than it called for, so maybe the flavors were more diluted. But it turned out wonderfully. We served it on a bed of brown rice with the peach salsa on top.
lpeters86

Jun 17, 2015

The flavors did not blend well together at all. I think there was too much nutmeg/cinnamon mix. The relish could have used fresh jalapeno or something. Will not be making again.
gnats1222

May 18, 2014

I was excited to try this recipe after reading all the great reviews. I made it exactly as the recipe stated, and I didn't care for it at all. I don't think the flavors blended well. My husband said it tasted like a Christmas cookie. I will not be making this again.
7vanepps

Jul 25, 2012

Very good, my family loves this!
jmeyers

Jul 24, 2012

I loved this recipe!
bjsilve0

Jul 15, 2012

I used my homemade brandied peach conserve instead of the peach preserves. It has slivered almonds and raisons. I skipped the mint in the relish and it was still very good.
MaikoEmi

Jul 10, 2012

This was so good, even broiled indoors. I tripled the glaze and could have halved the salsa (relish). Very fresh, very healthy!
TeresaWitt

Jun 24, 2012

Nice blend of different flavors. Needs a little more of the glaze. Very good!
TeresaWitt

Jun 24, 2012

Nice blend of different flavors. Needs a little more of the basting sauce.
cloreep

Mar 5, 2012

WOW!!! This was fantastic! I served it with grilled asparagus and it was a fantastic meal!