Gluten-Free Grilled Chicken Breasts with Cucumber Peach Salsa

Name: Gluten-Free Grilled Chicken Breasts with Cucumber Peach Salsa
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped cucumber; 1/3 cup peach preserves; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves or 1 teaspoon dried mint flakes; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons chopped red onion; 1 peach or nectarine, peeled, chopped (3/4 cup); 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)

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Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 7
Servings 4

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A brush of peach preserves pumps up the flavor of grilled chicken breasts. The fruit and veggie salsa is a delicious bonus.

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/3 cup peach preserves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves or 1 teaspoon dried mint flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 peach or nectarine, peeled, chopped (3/4 cup)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)

Directions

1

Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix cucumber, 2 tablespoons of the preserves, the mint, salt, onion and peach; set aside.
2

Carefully spray grill rack with cooking spray. Place chicken on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning and brushing 2 or 3 times with remaining peach preserves, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Discard any remaining preserves. Serve chicken with salsa.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Chicken breast is a lean protein choice. Protein supplies amino acids that give structure to the body in skin, cell membranes and muscles.
tip 2
The salsa can be made up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated. Making it ahead will actually allow the flavors to blend.
tip 3
If you're using a charcoal grill, plan on about 40 minutes to prep the grill and heat charcoal to the correct temperature. Gas and electric grills will take about 10 minutes.
tip 4
Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.

Nutrition Information

260 Calories, 4 1/2g Total Fat, 32g Protein, 22g Total Carbohydrate, 16g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 260

Calories from Fat: 40

Total Fat: 4 1/2g; 7%

Saturated Fat: 1 1/2g; 6%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 85mg; 29%

Sodium: 230mg; 10%

Potassium: 350mg; 10%

Total Carbohydrate: 22g; 7%

Dietary Fiber: 0g; 0%

Sugars: 16g

Protein: 32g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 2%; 2%

Vitamin C: 4%; 4%

Calcium: 2%; 2%

Iron: 8%; 8%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 4 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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A brush of peach preserves pumps up the flavor of grilled chicken breasts. The fruit and veggie salsa is a delicious bonus.