5 from 9 votes
Hot Honey Chicken with Peach Pico de Gallo
Grilled hot honey chicken with fresh peach pico de gallo is the perfect summertime meal. It's fresh, flavorful, and so delicious!
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
403 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 2 lbs chicken breast can use chicken thighs, boneless skinless
- 4 tablespoons hot honey
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- honey for drizzling over chicken, extra hot
For the peach pico de gallo:
- 2 peach pitted and diced, medium
- 2 tomato diced, medium
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeds removed and minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- salt to taste, Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, slice the breasts in half widthwise. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the chicken in a large bowl or gallon freezer bag.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the hot honey, lemon juice, oil, garlic, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken. Stir to make sure the chicken is evenly coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- When ready to cook, preheat the grill (or grill pan) to high heat and oil the grates.
- Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F. Don’t overcook. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover tightly with foil. Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- While the chicken is resting, make the peach pico de gallo. In a medium bowl, combine the peaches, tomatoes, cilantro, onion, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Drizzle the chicken with hot honey and serve with peach pico de gallo.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
403kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
570mg
(24%)
Potassium
1177mg
(25%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
1249IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 403
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 403kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 570mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1177mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 1249IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.