Name: Cilantro-Lime Chicken Bowls with Peach Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: Peach Salsa:; 3 medium-sized yellow peaches, pitted and diced (keep the skin on for texture); 1 sweet red bell pepper, diced; ¼ cup red onion, diced; 3 green onions, finely chopped; ½ bunch cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (adjust to taste); ¼ teaspoon chili powder (for spice adjustment); ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste); Cilantro-Lime Honey Chicken:; 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced into strips; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from ½ lime); 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon butter; Rice:; 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or rice of your choice); Garnish:; Fresh cilantro, chopped; Lime slices for serving

Description

These Cilantro-Lime Chicken Bowls with Peach Salsa are vibrant, fresh, and packed with protein.

Ingredients

Scale

Peach Salsa:
3 medium-sized yellow peaches, pitted and diced (keep the skin on for texture)
1 sweet red bell pepper, diced
¼ cup red onion, diced
3 green onions, finely chopped
½ bunch cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (adjust to taste)
¼ teaspoon chili powder (for spice adjustment)
¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)
Cilantro-Lime Honey Chicken:
1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from ½ lime)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon butter
Rice:
2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or rice of your choice)
Garnish:
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime slices for serving

Instructions

To begin, gather your diced yellow peaches and place them in a large mixing bowl. Make sure to keep the skins on for an extra layer of texture and flavor. Next, introduce the diced red bell pepper, which adds a lovely sweetness and crunch, followed by the red onion and green onions for a nice bite and fresh taste. Toss in the chopped cilantro to amp up the freshness and herby taste. Then, squeeze in the freshly squeezed lime juice, sprinkle in the chili powder, and season with salt. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until they’re well combined. After preparing the salsa, let it sit in the fridge while you cook the chicken — this allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Now, let’s turn to the chicken! Start by seasoning your sliced chicken breasts generously with salt, freshly ground black pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder. These spices will ensure your chicken is flavorful and well-seasoned. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Once the oil is ready, add the seasoned chicken strips to the pan. Avoid overcrowding the pan; allow the chicken to sear without moving for about 4 minutes for a beautiful golden-brown color. After four minutes, flip the chicken and cook for an additional 2 minutes. To finish, reduce the heat, drizzle in the lime juice and honey, and continue to cook while constantly stirring for about 2 more minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and coated in a sticky, flavorful glaze. Toss in a tablespoon of butter for richness before garnishing with fresh cilantro.
Your bowls come together quickly! Start with a generous portion of cooked jasmine rice in each bowl — this serves as the perfect base for all the flavors. Next, top the rice with a good scoop of the fresh peach salsa, letting that vibrant color shine through. Finally, add the cilantro-lime chicken on top, and finish each bowl with extra chopped cilantro and lime slices for a hit of brightness. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of the dish at its best.

Notes

Store any leftover peach salsa in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat chicken before serving if made ahead.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner

Nutrition

Calories: 450 kcal
Sodium: 600 mg
Protein: 30 g