This grilled chicken recipe is quick, easy and healthy! Complete with a delicious grilled nectarine fruit salsa! Naturally gluten free and great for summer!
PIN Grilled Chicken with Nectarine Fruit Salsa
Ahhh yea! It’s GRILLED CHICKEN SEASON! Which is basically the season that I LIVE FOR.
Especially grilled chicken with cool, unique flavors. Don’t get me wrong, I love a simple keto grilled chicken marinade and all, but I’d much rather go Thai grilled chicken OR top off a simple chicken with FRUIT.
LIKE NECTARINES.
Is it just me or do peaches and strawberries get all the PR during the Summer but nectarines get nothing? Yet, they are one of the yummiest Summer fruits ever.
And then grill them? OH MY GOSH, you guys are going to be making this meal on rep-EAT!
Is Fruit Salsa sweeter than Regular Salsa?
SALSA BABY. It’s such a fresh, delicious side to a big ol’ bowl of corn chips! Something that I love about whipping up a batch of salsa is that you can be creative with it by using ALL the colors, ALL the flavors, and ALL the veggies your heart desires. But did you know that it doesn’t have to stop there? That’s right folks- today I’m going to introduce you to some incredibly delicious fresh fruit salsa that’ll rock your world. Although salsa fruits can be sweet, it isn’t *too* sweet because it uses vinegar and goat cheese to balance sweet, sour, and salty!
Chicken with Nectarine Fruit Salsa Ingredients Â
I’m serious when I say you’re going to love this fruity salsa, and that’s not all there is to this recipe! Take one from my mango salsa chicken and add some tasty chicken, cook it just right, and call it a meal! This is the PERFECT recipe for a spring or summertime meal out on the deck or in the backyard! Let’s round up our ingredients and get cooking!
For the Chicken:
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Olive Oil
- Honey
- Salt
- Chicken Breasts
For the Salsa:
- Slivered Almonds
- Nectarines
- Fresh Mint
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt
- Goat Cheese
How do you make Fruit Salsa Recipe from scratch?Â
Marinate
In a large, microwave-safe bowl, add all the ingredients for the chicken (except the chicken breasts). Heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until the honey dissolves. Whisk until well incorporated. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit in the fridge at least 1 hour or overnight.Â
Grill
When you’re ready to cook the chicken breasts, preheat your grill on medium high heat for 10 minutes. Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook, 5-7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Let rest for 5 minutes.Â
Toast
While your chicken is cooking, set your oven to 400 degrees. Place the almonds on a small pan and pop them in the oven to toast for just a few minutes, until golden. Be careful to watch them so that they do not burn! Let them cool for 5 minutes.Â
Make the Salsa
Place all the salsa ingredients other than the goat cheese and almonds into a bowl and stir to combine. Next, crush the almonds over top and add the salt, then gently stir in the goat cheese so that it doesn’t melt throughout it.Â
DEVOUR
Serve the chicken with the salsa on top and enjoy!
Can you freeze Salsa made of fruit?
I’m a big fan of meal prep or doubling a recipe to save some for later! The freezer is a fantastic way to keep food good for a long time, then thawing when you’re ready to eat! When it comes to this salsa, serving it fresh is the best option because the textures might be altered by freezing it and the fruit may become mushy. However, the taste will still remain! I recommend blending this salsa a little bit in the food processer once thawed if you decide to freeze it!Â
Side Dish IdeasÂ
Although this chicken with salsa recipe is amazingly delicious on its own, you can totally jazz it up with some sides to make it a feast! I recommend a pomegranate persimmon salad and some air fryer roasted potatoes!
Other Healthy Chicken Recipes
Grilled Herb Hummus Chicken Kebabs
Tomato Grilled Moroccan Chicken
Grilled Tropical Chicken Bowls

Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 6 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp Olive oil
- 2 tsp Honey
- Pinch of Salt
- 1 Lb Chicken breasts
For the salsa:
- 1/4 Cup Slivered almonds
- 2 Small nectarines, diced (1 1/2 cups or 220g)
- 2 Tbsp Fresh mint, minced
- 2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- 6 Tbsp Goat cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Combine all the chicken ingredients (except the chicken) in a large, microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds-1 minute, until the honey dissolved. Whisk together and add in the chicken, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour but up to overnight.
- The next day, preheat your grill to medium heat for 10 minutes. Cook the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side until 165 degrees in the center! Let them rest 5 minutes.
- While the chicken cooks, heat your oven to 400 degrees and toast the almonds on a small baking pan until lightly browned, just a few mins. They burn fast so keep an eye on them! Let them cool for at least 5 minutes.
- Mix all the remaining ingredients, except the goat cheese, together in a small bowl. Crush in the almonds and season with salt. Finally, gently stir in the cheese so that it doesn't melt everywhere.
- Serve the chicken topped with the salsa and DEVOUR!
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Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Grilled fruit is the bomb diggity Taylor! The fruit salsa on top of this yummy chicken is just perfection! Yum!
Taylor Kiser says
I love grilled fruit! Thank you Trish, I am so glad you like it! 🙂
Cate @ Chez CateyLou says
Secret: I actually like nectarines better than peaches!!! I like the smooth skin much better. But I have never grilled them!! This looks delicious!! What a great summer dinner!
Taylor Kiser says
YES! You just got major points 😉 I agree on the skin. The peach fuzz is weird.
You must try grilling them, they are awesome! Thanks lady! 🙂
Nicole, RD says
The only thing that makes peaches better is grilling them! Turning that into a dinner entree is a big bonus, too!
Taylor Kiser says
Yay! Thank you so much Nicole! 🙂
Rachel Cooks says
gorgeous shot of the nectarines in the bowl!!!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much pretty lady!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
Never been much of a stone fruit gal…but you changed my mind. I need!
Taylor Kiser says
You must try them grilled, so much better!
Shaina says
Fruit salsa is one those must-make summer recipes. I particularly love pairing it with seafood (obvs since I don’t eat other meat haha). I have never made one with nectarines before — YUM!
Taylor Kiser says
I could totally see this going over some fish or shrimp! Thanks lady! I love fruit salsa in the summah too! 🙂
Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says
Fruit on the grill is my weakness. I’m adding this to the menu this week! Hopefully I don’t eat all the peaches before I can turn them into salsa:)
Taylor Kiser says
Haha I hope that you love it! Just make sure you use nectarines, as this recipe isn’t for peach salsa 😉 Let me know if you try it Sarah!
Sarah @ Snixy Kitchen says
Haha! Doh! This is something I’ve don’t since I was a kid. No joke. I always have to pause before saying peach or nectarine. Whooooops:)
Taylor Kiser says
Haha no problemo! They look pretttty much the same so I get it! 🙂
[email protected] says
Fruit salsa plus grilled chicken equals a par-tay in my mouth! This looks like a fantastic meal! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Haha I just love you! Thanks lady!
Lori Hart says
This looks so healthy! I found your recipe over at the Two Cup Tuesday link party. I host Tickle My Tastebuds Tuesday and would love it if you linked up this recipe. I’m sure our party goers would love it as much as I do. Here is the link http://bit.ly/1mF7z6K. Have a wonderful day!!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Lori! I will have to check it out!
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This chicken meal has a hint of spice from the chicken that is balanced by the flavors from the nectarine salsa.
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