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
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 341kcal
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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My name is Melissa and I'm the Creator of Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen. Cooking, baking, developing recipes and kitchen tips is my passion. I love sharing my dishes and connecting with people through the food that I create.
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Melissa
Fresh summer flavors, Linda ☺ Thanks!
Linda
My goodness, this sounds so delish!
Melissa
Oh yay, so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks, Melissa
Anonymous
Made this last night for dinner....AMAZING and YUMMY!!! Thanks for sharing!
Melissa
Hi April! I love this dish, we enjoyed it just this week, and I had to share. 🙂 Peaches are so sweet and delicious this time of year, it's a refreshing change. We ♥ cilantro, also. Thanks for visiting, enjoy! ~ Melissa
April
I can't wait to try this! Me and my kids love cilantro so I am sure they will like it!
April
This looks so good! I am always looking for something like this. My kids love cilantro. I want to try this, I get bored with just baked chicken!
Sarah Spitz
Those look so yummy!
I just visited your blog for the first time and am in love with it.
I have no clue about southern cooking (being a german-egyptian from Europe), but definitly wanna explore this butterheavy, soulsoothing food.
Greetings from Germany,
Bambi
http://lasagnolove.blogspot.de/
Melissa
Hello Sarah! Germany is such a beautiful place, welcome. On my blog you'll find a variety of dishes, not all with butter [☺] but, delicious all the same. Feel free to visit any time you like, Melissa