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Fresh Whole30 Peach Salsa Grilled Chicken Thighs

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Juicy, smoky grilled chicken thighs paired with a fresh, vibrant peach salsa. A quick and easy Whole30-compliant recipe perfect for summer BBQs.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for coating)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 ripe peaches, peeled and diced (about 1 ½ cups / 225 grams)
  • ½ small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (about 15 grams)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken thighs until evenly coated. Let them sit while you prepare the salsa or for up to 15 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine diced peaches, finely chopped red onion, minced jalapeño (if using), chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and olive oil. Stir gently to mix. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed. Set aside.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F (200°C). Clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  4. Place chicken thighs skin-side down on the grill. Cook for about 8-10 minutes without moving them to get a nice sear and crispy skin. Flip and cook an additional 10-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Spoon generous amounts of the peach salsa over each thigh just before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for crispy skin. Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for juiciness. Don’t flip chicken too often to avoid sticking. Rest chicken before serving. Prepare salsa up to an hour ahead but not longer to avoid watery texture. If chicken skin burns before cooking through, move to indirect heat or lower grill temperature.

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Keywords: Whole30, peach salsa, grilled chicken thighs, summer BBQ, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, clean eating

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