The smokiness from grilling on a plank, Alder in this case, beautifully complements the sweetness and tanginess of the fruit salsa.
Expect a balanced and harmonious flavour profile as the savoury chicken contrasts nicely with the fresh and fruity salsa.
The colourful salsa, golden-brown chicken, and the rustic appearance of the Alder plank are a feast for all the senses.
You’ll need:
- 1 cup chopped fresh peaches
- 1 cup chopped fresh mango
- ½ cup chopped red capsicum
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Sea salt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Alder Plank, soaked for at least an hour
- Lime wedges for serving
Step 1:
Soak Alder Plank for one hour. Combine peaches, mango, pepper, onion and some lime juice in a bowl; set aside.
Step 2:
Set your grill up for indirect heat cooking, at around 160°C.
Step 3:
Rub the chicken with olive oil and season with sea salt. Place soaked plank on the grid, close the lid, and heat for 1 minutes. Flip the plank and place the chicken on the heated side. Grill for approximately 25-30 minutes or until chicken is done. Make sure it has an internal temperature of around 75°C.
Step 4:
Remove chicken and plank from the grill, squeeze the lime juice over the meat, stir the basil into the salsa and arrange it on top of the chicken.
Enjoy!
