Description
A vibrant summer salad featuring tender grilled chicken glazed with smoky barbecue sauce, caramelized peach slices, crisp greens, toasted pecans, and tangy goat cheese. Perfect for light meals or cookouts, this dish balances sweet, savory, and smoky flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
3 ripe peaches, sliced
6 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
1 cup barbecue sauce (no alcohol)
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/3 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F)
Season chicken breasts with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked
Brush with barbecue sauce during last 2 minutes of grilling for a glaze
Cut peaches in half and remove pits
Drizzle olive oil over halved peaches and sprinkle with salt and pepper
Grill peach halves cut-side down for 2-3 minutes until caramelized
Arrange mixed greens on serving platters
Top with grilled chicken and peach slices
Sprinkle red onion, pecans, and goat cheese over the salad
Drizzle remaining barbecue sauce and honey as a finishing touch
Notes
Use halal-certified chicken if needed
Check barbecue sauce label for alcohol content
Peaches can be substituted with grilled plums or peaches in season
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days
Serving immediately after grilling preserves optimal texture
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg