Grilled Chicken Thighs with Peach and Cherry Salsa

These juicy marinated grilled chicken thighs with their lively peach-cherry salsa take advantage of fresh stone fruits to make an incredible meal!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 215 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons minced red onion
• 2 tablespoons seeded and minced jalapeno pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
• 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 orange, juiced
• 1 cup pitted and diced red cherries
• 0.25 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.33333334326744 cup chopped cilantro
• 1.5 cups peeled and diced fresh peaches

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

For the marinade, add oil, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne, paprika, salt, and pepper to a gallon-sized zip-top bag. Seal and gently squeeze ingredients together until combined. Add chicken thighs, press out most of the air, and seal.

Step 2

Lay the bag flat in the refrigerator so that chicken thighs are in a single layer. Marinade for at least 4 hours, turning the bag over every 2 hours.

Step 3

Prepare salsa before lighting the grill: Combine peaches, cherries, cilantro, jalapeño, red onion, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Toss gently and refrigerate.

Step 4

Preheat a gas grill to medium heat, about 20 minutes.

Step 5

Brush the grill grates with oil. Remove chicken thighs from marinade. Discard marinade. Grill chicken in a single layer until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve with salsa.