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Chicken and Peach Salad

Chicken and Peach Salad

A refreshing Chicken and Peach Salad that combines grilled chicken with ripe peaches, mixed greens, goat cheese, and toasted pecans, all drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless and skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 large ripe peaches, sliced into wedges
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula or spring mix)
  • 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
  • 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Preheat grill or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Prepare dressing by combining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a jar and shaking until emulsified.
  5. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips or cubes.
  6. Grill peach wedges for 1 minute on each side.
  7. In a large bowl, toss mixed greens with half of the dressing.
  8. Layer sliced chicken, grilled peaches, red onions, and pecans over the greens.
  9. Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese on top and drizzle remaining dressing before serving.

Notes

Ensure peaches are ripe but firm for grilling. Pounding chicken to an even thickness helps it cook uniformly. Toast pecans for enhanced flavor.