I have a confession to make.
I shed a few (small) tears when I found out I was having a boy for the first time.
I know, it is ridiculous.
Selfish.
Annoying.
I just couldn’t help it.
I am a girly girl by every sense of the word.
I had visions of hot pink furniture and pedicures together. Also, I know how much more my sister and I chat with my mom than my brothers do.
But of the course the second I met my little boy I was head over heels in love in a way I had never been. My heart still skips a beat when I peek in their rooms before I go to bed.
They melt my hearts.
They have also helped me channel my inner athlete (in a place far, far away…).
So, after I made this Peach, Plum & Poblano Salsa With Sweet Chicken, I strapped on my running shoes and headed to the park for a game of tennis and rides down the slide. I even tried my hand at the monkey bars. (Which are way harder than I remember them from my childhood, by the way.) It was a great night just like the many other days and nights I have left my comfort zone and entered the rough and tumble world of boyhood.
And I love it. Just like I love them…
Here’s What You Need: (Serves 4)
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and Pepper
Peach preserves (all natural)
1 peach, diced
2 plums, diced
1/2 lime
Handful of cilantro, diced
1tsp agave (or honey)
1/4 poblano pepper, diced
Here’s What You Do:
Brush the chicken generously with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken at medium high for about 13 minutes, turning once. At each turn add a scoop (about 1 TBS) of peach preserves. Meanwhile, make the salsa by combining the peach, plums, poblanos, and cilantro together. Squeeze on the lime and stir in the agave. Serve the salsa on the side of or over the chicken.
Kid Tip:
Cut the chicken into small pieces. I recommend keeping the fruit in pieces for the kids if they don’t like salsa generally.
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Aww, boys are so sweet though and they love their mamas! This chicken sounds fabulous. I’ve never put plum in a salsa! Great idea!
Thanks Melanie! Now that I have them, I adore them of course! ‘Still would like a little girl some day
Loved this post…I felt a little adrift when I had my boy too, growing up with all sisters and having no idea what to do with a boy, but I’m definitely learning to run a little faster, yell a little louder and get a little dirtier
This fruit salsa looks delicious!
Cheers to little boys! Have a great holiday Anna!
I have 3 Hoya and cried too. I agree with the inner athlete in me.
‘Glad I am not the only one!
Oh my goodness your boys are so cute (or should I say handsome?!)!! I love the sound of this salsa with the sweet and spicy flavors!
Thanks Jessica! Let me know if you try the salsa!
Aw your little boys are too cute! Those smilies are adorable
I am in love with your salsa, the peaches and plums with the poblano sounds delicious! I’m always in desperate search of more chicken recipes too, saving this for next week!! Have a great 4th Bree!
Thanks Kristina! You too
Oh your boys are so cute!
Pairs nicely with the chicken!
Love your salsa, so colorful and flavorful
Thanks Soni!
Our local peaches are phenomenal right now…I’m going to grab a few plums and make your salsa!
That’s awesome! Let me know how it turns out!