Description
Cilantro-Lime Honey Chicken Bowls with Peach Salsa are a vibrant explosion of flavor that will brighten any meal! Juicy, marinated chicken pairs perfectly with fresh peach salsa and fluffy jasmine rice, creating a dish that is both refreshing and satisfying. Easy to prepare and customizable, this recipe is perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this delightful bowl of goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 ripe peaches, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice, uncooked
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine lime juice, honey, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the rice: Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions; fluff with a fork once done.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill each chicken breast for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Make peach salsa: In a bowl, mix diced peaches, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Assemble bowls: Layer jasmine rice as a base in serving bowls. Top with sliced grilled chicken and a generous scoop of peach salsa.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg