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Easy Grilled Chicken Breasts and Peaches with Goat Cheese and Basil

This recipe speaks summer with the grilled marinated chicken breasts and fresh grill peaches, then topped with goat cheese and basil creating a burst of delicious flavours.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Calories: 298
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 (10 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, cut into pieces
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Himalayan salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, cut into pieces (ground ginger can be substituted)
  • 1 peach, cut into quarters
  • 4 basil leaves, cut into strips
  • 2 oz goat cheese, crumbled

Equipment

  • Indoor or Outdoor Grill

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in a zip lock freezer bag or between saran wrap and pound to about half inch thickness with mallet or a rolling pin works too.
  2. Whisk together in a small bowl garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and ginger is using. Add marinate to the chicken breasts, and refrigerate for minimum of 2- 4 hours.
  3. Remove chicken from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before placing on a grill at 375°-400°F.
  4. Wash and dry the peach. Cut into quarters. Place on the grill and once grilled on all sides, remove and set aside before slicing in half.
  5. Grill each side 5-7 minutes, about 3 minutes turn the breast to create a crisscross pattern. Avoid turning the chicken over several times. Once cooked, remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.  
  6. Serve with a simply oil and balsamic mixed green salad with tomatoes, and cucumbers. Arrange the salad, sliced peaches and chicken on a plate. Add the crumbled goat cheese and basil. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 1269mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 541IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg

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