Grilled Chili Lime Chicken and Peach Salsa

 

Easy Grilled Chili Lime Chicken and Peach Salsa Recipe

How to Make the Best Grilled Chili Lime Chicken and Peach Salsa

This chicken literally cooks in minutes, so it definitely falls under the category of less than 30 minute meals. When peaches are in season it's like a match made in heaven. The char from grilling adds to the overall flavor and the fresh peach salsa on the side is simply perfection. Simple preparation spectacular flavors.

• Ingredients you'll need to make homemade Grilled Chili Lime Chicken: Boneless skinless chicken breasts. For the marinade you'll need dark chili powder, olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, garlic salt, onion powder, black pepper and cilantro.
• For the Peach Salsa you'll need: Fresh lime juice, honey, jalapeno, red bell pepper, diced red onion, fresh cilantro and salt. To make it whisk together the lime juice and honey then toss with peaches, jalapeno diced red bell pepper, cilantro and salt. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving. You can make it up to 1 day in advance.
• This same chili-lime marinade would be mighty tasty with pork or used as a seasoning for beef for kabobs.
• When grilling chicken, it's important to cook it until the juices run clean or it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
• Allow a few minutes for the chicken to rest before serving to allow the cooking juices to redistribute.
• You can store leftover Chili Lime Chicken and Peach Salsa chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Southern Style Side Dishes to Serve with Grilled Chicken

• Grilled Garlic Rosemary Smashed Potatoes are one of the easiest grilled side dishes you'll ever make, that's equally impressive for entertaining.
• A full flavored Spinach Salad with a homemade Honey Dijon Vinaigrette.
• Grilled Corn on the Cob is buttery and sweet.
• Grilled Vegetable Kabobs can be assembled in advance and then they're ready to grill alongside the chicken.
• Slow Cooked Parmesan Potatoes can simmer in your slow cooker while you go about your day.
• If you love the chili-lime combo, try it out on these Grilled Chili Lime Shrimp Skewers from Taste and See.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Organic Chopping Board
• Paring Knife
• Mixing Bowls with Lids
• Lemon/Lime Juicer

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Grilled Chili Lime Chicken and Peach Salsa

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time14 mins

Resting time5 mins

Course: Chicken, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: grilled-chili-lime-chicken-peach-salsa

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 341kcal

Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

• 2 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 pieces)
• Marinade:
• 2 teaspoon dark chili powder
• 1 ½ tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoon key lime juice
• 3 large garlic cloves minced
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Peach Salsa:
• 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoon honey
• 3 large peaches peeled and diced
• 1 small jalapeno pepper seeds removed and chopped
• 2 tablespoon red bell pepper small dice
• ¼ cup red onion finely diced
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro
• ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

• Mix together marinade ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Place chicken into a shallow dish or large plastic storage bag. Pour marinade over the chicken rubbing into the meat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• To grill: Oil the grill grates and grill over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side or until the juices run clear. Adjust depending on the thickness of the chicken. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• To make the salsa: In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice and honey. Toss with peaches, pepper, onion, cilantro and salt.
• Cover and chill for 30 minutes. Serve over grilled chicken. (Makes 1 ½ cups)

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 911mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 676IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg

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