The finished plated dish showcases juicy BBQ chicken thighs with a caramelized glaze, accompanied by a vibrant salad of grilled peaches, mixed greens, and a light vinaigrette.

Paleo BBQ Chicken with Grilled Peach Salad

Name: Paleo BBQ Chicken with Grilled Peach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: chicken thighs, 4; BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought, Paleo-friendly), 1 cup; peaches, 2 halved and pitted; mixed salad greens, 4 cups; chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped; chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped; chopped walnuts, 1/4 cup chopped; extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons; balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style American

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Paleo

Daily Recipe: July 16, 2023

This recipe combines the flavors of American cuisine with a strict Paleo diet, making it both delicious and healthy. It features fresh seasonal ingredients and avoids cliche or predictable dishes.

Ingredients (for 4)

Chicken thighs - 4
Bbq sauce (homemade or store-bought, paleo-friendly) - 1 cup
Peaches - 2 - halved and pitted
Mixed salad greens - 4 cups
Chopped fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup - chopped
Chopped red onion - 1/4 cup - chopped
Chopped walnuts - 1/4 cup - chopped
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Balsamic vinegar - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️🔥

Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2 - 🖌️🍗🔥

Brush the chicken thighs with BBQ sauce on both sides.
Step 3 - 🍗🔥🔥🧐

Grill the chicken thighs for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and the glaze is caramelized.
Step 4 - 🖌️🍑🔥🍑🔥

While the chicken is grilling, brush the peach halves with olive oil and grill them for about 2-3 minutes per side, until nicely charred.
Step 5 - 🍗🍑😴

Remove the chicken and peaches from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
Step 6 - 🥗🥬🌿🧅

In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, chopped cilantro, red onion, and walnuts.
Step 7 - 🥄🍾🍶🧂🪄

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Step 8 - 🍑🔪🥗

Slice the grilled peaches and add them to the salad.
Step 9 - 🥣🌿🌰🥄🥗

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 10 - 🍽️🍗🍑🥗

Serve the grilled BBQ chicken thighs with the grilled peach salad on the side.

Additional

For added flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in the BBQ sauce for 1-2 hours before grilling. Feel free to customize the salad by adding other seasonal fruits or swapping the walnuts for almonds. Kids can help by whisking the vinaigrette and tossing the salad.