Cilantro-Lime Chicken Peach Bowls (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

→ Peach Salsa

01 - 3 medium yellow peaches, pitted and diced
02 - 1 sweet red bell pepper, diced
03 - ¼ cup red onion, diced
04 - 3 green onions, finely chopped
05 - ½ bunch cilantro, chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
07 - ¼ teaspoon chili powder
08 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Cilantro-Lime Honey Chicken

09 - 450g skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced
10 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
12 - ¼ teaspoon salt
13 - Freshly ground black pepper
14 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
15 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
16 - 2 tablespoons honey
17 - 1 tablespoon butter

→ Base

18 - 2 cups cooked Jasmine rice

→ Garnish

19 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
20 - 1 lime, sliced

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Thoroughly wash peaches without peeling. In a large mixing bowl, combine diced peaches, bell pepper, red onion, green onions, and cilantro. Add lime juice, chili powder, and salt. Toss well to combine and adjust seasoning to taste.
02 - Generously season sliced chicken breasts with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder, ensuring even coverage.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add seasoned chicken. Cook undisturbed for 4 minutes to develop a good sear. Flip and cook for 2 additional minutes.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Add lime juice and honey to the skillet. Continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until chicken is completely cooked through.
05 - Remove skillet from heat. Add butter and stir to coat chicken pieces. Mix in chopped cilantro.
06 - Portion cooked jasmine rice into serving bowls. Top with the peach salsa and cilantro-lime honey chicken. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro and fresh lime slices.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Maintain the peach skin for added texture and nutrition.
02 - This dish is excellent for meal prep and will keep well in refrigerated containers for up to 3 days.
03 - For variation, serve with cilantro-lime rice, wild rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice.

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