Photographed by Antonis Achilleos

Jerk Chicken Thighs with Fresh Peach Salsa

By Sweet July

Spicy, smoky, sweet and refreshingly crisp.

Serves: 4

Time: 1 hour

A bold combination of Caribbean heat and sweet peaches.

Peach season is upon us, which makes it the perfect fruit to pair with our homemade jerk-spice. The fiery kick of jerk chicken perfectly balances the juicy sweetness of ripe peaches. It’s a dish that celebrates contrast—warm and cool, spicy and sweet—making it perfect for a light but satisfying meal.

Photographed by Antonis Achilleos

Ingredients

- Marinade and Chicken
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
- 4 teaspoons dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (around 4)

- Salsa
- 1 medium-size fresh peach, diced (unpeeled)
- ⅓ cup finely diced red onion
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Instructions

step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, shallot, thyme, brown sugar, paprika, cloves, allspice, onion powder, cayenne, pepper, tablespoon salt, and the olive oil.

step 2

Place chicken in a shallow dish or sealable bag, and add marinade, coating the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.

step 3

About 15 minutes before the chicken is finished marinating, make the peach salsa: In a bowl, combine peaches, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

step 4

Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade; discard the marinade. Grill chicken until lightly charred and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes.

step 5

Serve over salad greens or rice with peach salsa spooned on top.

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Jerk Chicken Thighs with Fresh Peach Salsa

A bold combination of Caribbean heat and sweet peaches.

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