Grilled Chicken with Bacon Wrapped Peaches

Grilled Chicken with Bacon Wrapped Peaches is a flavor forward summertime dish with tender chicken breasts, juicy in-season caramelized peaches wrapped in bacon and drizzled in a creamy cilantro sauce kissed with peach flavor. This is definitely best grilled, but still good made stovetop.

If I named this what it actually is, it would be Cheese Stuffed Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Peach Sauce and Bacon Wrapped Peaches. SO, I went with safe and named it the condensed version. 

Y’all, this is amazing. I can’t get through to you via words how delicious and flavor packed this is. If I could moan over a blog post for you to get it, I would. My favorite part is the cilantro sauce; I could drink it. It’s made with cilantro, sour cream, fresh peaches, a little lemon juice and a bit of Worcestershire. It’s off the chain and would be fantastic on just about anything.

And these bacon wrapped peaches – sweet, juicy peaches wrapped in salty, sizzling bacon and grilled until the whole thing turns into this caramelized, smoky bite of pure summertime magic. Pair that with perfectly grilled chicken and suddenly you’ve got a plate that’s flirting with you.

This dish is summery, bright, fresh and hearty all at the same time. The best of both worlds, if you will.

How To Make Grilled Chicken with Bacon Wrapped Peaches

This dish is a grill-only situation. I’m all for convenience, but a stovetop just doesn’t hit the same. You want that char. That smoky kiss. That “I accidentally became a backyard legend” vibe. The stovetop won’t caramelize the peaches the same way, and bacon really deserves the open flame treatment. Trust me. Now if you absolutely cannot grill, you’ll still have a great dinner, just minus the smoky kisses and char.

I also stuffed the chicken with Cabot’s Vermont Extra Sharp Cracker Cuts, but feel free to use your favorite cheese. The sharp cheese holds its own being stuffed, and that’s what you want. Anything softer will ooze straight out of the chicken while it’s grilling, and you don’t want that happening here.

A little is ok, but not all of it.

You don’t necessarily need a salad, a vegetable, or anything else with this. Seriously, this dish holds its own. The sauce is perfect for both the chicken and the peaches, if you’re like me and get those all-in-one bites. Some yeast rolls or crusty French bread to soak up the sauce would be great, however.

I’m not afraid of all in one’s; even if some of the things on my plate wouldn’t exactly go together from a taste perspective. I’m adventurous, and not picky at all.  

This is the kind of dinner you pull out when you want to impress but also really just want to eat something delicious and summery without turning on your oven. If you “accidentally” make extra bacon-wrapped peaches and eat them straight off the platter while the chicken rests? I won’t tell. I’ll be too busy doing the same thing.

What Wine Pairs with Grilled Chicken with Bacon Wrapped Peaches?

A chilled glass of dry rosé. Look for something crisp and Provence-style—it’s bright enough to stand up to the bacon, but soft enough not to overpower the peaches. Or, if you’re in a “pour me a glass the size of my head” kind of mood, try a Pinot Grigio, just nice and cold. Fruity, earthy, and vibing perfectly with grilled everything.

What To Serve with Grilled Chicken with Bacon Wrapped Peaches?

• Grilled asparagus
• Crusty bread
• Minimal effort, maximum applause

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Cheese Stuffed Grilled Chicken with Grilled Peaches

Yield: 4 Servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Because plain chicken deserves better friends.

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Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 6 oz. Cabot Vermont Extra Sharp Cracker Cuts
• Italian dressing
• Angel hair pasta, cooked

For the Cilantro Peach Sauce

• Handful fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 fresh peach, pitted and diced
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

For the Bacon Wrapped Peaches

• 2 peaches, pitted and quartered
• ½ pound sliced bacon

Instructions

For the Chicken

• Place chicken breasts in a large zip lock bag, pour in about a cup of dressing; seal and refrigerate for an hour up to a day.
• Remove from marinade.
• Make a pocket in the side of each chicken breast and stuff with cheese slices.
• Grill until done, about 6-8 min each side.
  
  For the Cilantro Peach Sauce

• Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
• Refrigerate until ready to use.
  
  For the Bacon Wrapped Peaches:

• Cook bacon until halfway done; remove.
• Wrap each peach wedge with a slice of bacon, secure with a toothpick and grill for 1-2 minutes each side until bacon is thoroughly cooked.
• Serve chicken over pasta with cilantro sauce and peaches.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 903Total Fat: 48gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 1425mgCarbohydrates: 54gFiber: 4gSugar: 18gProtein: 62g

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