Looking to jazz up your chicken dinner? Try this Grilled Chicken with Fresh Cherry Salsa recipe! Perfectly charred chicken breasts, fresh off the grill and generously topped with the flavorful cherry salsa. Spicy and juicy fresh cherry salsa adds depth and variety to this summer staple meal and will surely be the star of your next cookout. The recipe serves two, but you can easily double or triple it to feed a crowd.
Start by marinating the chicken in all the spices and olive oil. Set the chicken aside while you make the salsa. Next, combine all the ingredients for the cherry salsa, then stir to mix. If you love spicy food, feel free to add more jalapeño. Let the salsa sit for a few minutes for the flavors to meld, then right before serving, toss again. Grill the marinated chicken until well-browned and cooked through, and then top each breast with the cherry salsa before serving. Enjoy!
To make the Grilled Chicken with Fresh Cherry Salsa, you will need the following ingredients:
Add 2 chicken breasts to a large ziplock bag. Use a heavy pan or a rolling pin to pound the chicken to even thickness.
In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon chipotle powder. Rub the mix into the chicken breasts to coat well. Allow the chicken to marinate while you prepare the cherry salsa.
Roughly chop 2 cups pitted sweet cherries and place them in a medium bowl.
Add in ¼ cup finely diced shallots, ½ chopped jalapeno, and ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves.
Add in 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, juice of a lime, and salt and black pepper to taste and toss to combine. Set aside while you grill the chicken.
Fire up the BBQ or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken breasts over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes per side or until cooked through. Allow the cooked chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Slice the chicken and place it on a serving plate. Spoon the fresh cherry salsa on top.
Serve immediately.
Cooked on the grill or a grill pan on the stove, this Grilled Chicken with Fresh Cherry Salsa recipe is flexible and flavorful. The fresh cherry salsa really makes this dish sing, giving it a delicious depth of flavor. Try out this recipe and share your feedback in the comments!
Super easy recipe! I remember grilling chicken with my husband during a summer picnic. The cherry salsa was a hit! Everyone loved the sweet and spicy combo, and we devoured every bite. Can't wait to make this again!
I made the Grilled Chicken with Fresh Cherry Salsa for our anniversary. My wife loved it! The salsa was easy to make and full of flavor. Simply great for summer cookouts.
This chicken is next level! Salsa's fire!
Delicioso
Simplicité incroyable! J'ai préparé ce plat lors d'une barbecue pour ma famille. Tout le monde a adoré le goût de la salsa, vraiment rafraîchissant! Une recette que je recommande chaudement pour des moments en famille.
OMG! This chicken recipe is a game changa! I made it for me mates, and they couldn't stop raving about that cherry salsa! Just fab!
Superb! We made this grilled chicken for our summer BBQ and it was a hit. The cherry salsa added a fresh twist we loved. Everyone was asking for the recipe. Definitely a keeper.
I made this for a summer BBQ and it was a hit! The cherry salsa is so easy to make and added a refreshing twist to the chicken. I'm proud to serve it again.
So easy, loved it
Delicious! Made it for friends, totally impressed by the cherry salsa.
I've just looking to jazz up my summer dinner! Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe!
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