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We love the combination of sweet peaches and fiery peppers; seed the jalapeño if you prefer a dish with hints of pepper flavor, minus the burn.

Recipe by Cooking Light June 2014

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Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Ginny Branch

Recipe Summary

hands-on:
45 mins
total:
1 hr 45 mins
Yield:
Serves 6 (serving size: 1 thigh and about 1/3 cup salsa)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Place first 3 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add chicken; toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.

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  • To prepare salsa, combine onion and next 6 ingredients (through jalapeño); stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Let stand 1 hour.

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

  • Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Let chicken stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Sprinkle chicken evenly with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes on each side or until done. Serve with salsa and lime wedges, if desired.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

194 calories; fat 10.4g; saturated fat 2.3g; mono fat 5.2g; poly fat 1.7g; protein 20g; carbohydrates 5g; fiber 1g; cholesterol 110mg; iron 1mg; sodium 367mg; calcium 17mg.
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