Name: Grilled Chili Lime Chicken and Peach Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 14 min
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 pieces); Marinade:; 2 tsp dark chili powder; 1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 Tbsp key lime juice; 3 large garlic cloves (minced); 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp garlic salt; 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro; 1/4 tsp black pepper; Peach Salsa:; 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice; 3 Tbsp honey; 3 large peaches (peeled and diced); 1 small jalapeno pepper (seeds removed and chopped); 2 Tbsp red bell pepper (small dice); 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced); 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/8 tsp salt

Bright and fresh this Grilled Chili Lime Chicken and Peach Salsa features a hint of sweetness with a slight bit of heat from the chili. The sweet and spicy Summer peach salsa is the perfect accompaniment to balance the heat. Serve it alongside a salad for a warm weather feast.

Chili Lime Chicken and Warm Weather Grilling in the South

Once again, summer flavors rule in my kitchen. It's no secret Southerners love peaches, and when they come in season, it's my sweet pleasure to come up with dishes using them. While I'd never thumb my nose at an old fashioned peach cobbler or a decadent peaches and cream poke cake, it sure is nice to use them as part of the meal, too. The salsa that accompanies this sweet and spicy chicken makes a perfect combo and it's even delicious should you decide to turn this chicken into tacos with a sprinkling of peach salsa on top or over a bed of lettuce as a salad. Either way, the salsa will take it over-the-top.

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.

This same chili-lime marinade would be mighty tasty with pork or seasoning beef for kabobs. The char from grilling adds to the overall flavor and the fresh peach salsa on the side is simply perfection. Simple preparation spectacular flavors.
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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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 tsp dark chili powder
1 ½ Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp key lime juice
3 large garlic cloves minced
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic salt
1 Tbsp chopped cilantro
¼ tsp black pepper
Peach Salsa:
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
3 Tbsp honey
3 large peaches peeled and diced
1 small jalapeno pepper seeds removed and chopped
2 Tbsp red bell pepper small dice
¼ cup red onion finely diced
¼ cup chopped cilantro
⅛ tsp 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)

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