Name: Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls With Peach Salsa and Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 yellow peaches medium size, pitted and diced; 1 sweet red bell pepper diced; 1/4 cup (60 ml) red onion diced; 3 green onions finely chopped; 1/2 bunch cilantro chopped; 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s freshly squeezed lime juice or more; 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) chili powder or more; 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt or more to taste; 1 lb (454 g) chicken breasts skinless, boneless, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt to taste; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s olive oil; 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s freshly squeezed lime juice (juice from 1/2 lime); 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s honey; 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s vegetable oil; 2 cup (480 ml) s cooked rice I used Jasmine rice; Fresh cilantro chopped; 1 lime sliced

Description

Discover how to make delicious Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls with Peach Salsa and Rice. This easy recipe is perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal!

Ingredients

3 yellow peaches medium size, pitted and diced
1 sweet red bell pepper diced
1/4 cup (60 ml) red onion diced
3 green onions finely chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro chopped
2 tablespoon (30 ml) s freshly squeezed lime juice or more
1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) chili powder or more
1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt or more to taste
1 lb (454 g) chicken breasts skinless, boneless, sliced
1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) smoked paprika
1 teaspoon (5 ml) chili powder
1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoon (30 ml) s olive oil
2 tablespoon (30 ml) s freshly squeezed lime juice (juice from 1/2 lime)
2 tablespoon (30 ml) s honey
2 tablespoon (30 ml) s vegetable oil
2 cup (480 ml) s cooked rice I used Jasmine rice
Fresh cilantro chopped
1 lime sliced

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Instructions

Note on preparing peaches: Ensure they are thoroughly rinsed to remove any dirt. It’s not necessary to peel them. Carefully dice them, leaving the skin intact.
Combine all ingredients for the fruit salsa in a large bowl. Mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Add extra lime juice or chili powder if desired.
Season the chicken slices liberally with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once heated, add the chicken slices. Let them cook undisturbed for approximately 4 minutes to achieve a good sear.
Turn the chicken pieces over and continue cooking for another 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the lime juice and honey. Stir frequently and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Take off the heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan and stir to coat the chicken, off the heat. Mix in the chopped cilantro.
Divide the cooked jasmine rice into bowls. Layer the peach salsa and the cilantro-lime honey chicken over the rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime slices.

Notes

Consider adding a touch more honey for a sweeter fruit salsa.
Adjust the seasoning of the chicken with more smoked paprika or chili powder for a bolder flavor.
Sear the chicken slices properly for juicy meat and a caramelized exterior.