Cilantro Lime Chicken with peach salsa is fresh, flavorful, zesty, and sweet with an amazing combination of ingredients and spices. It will definitely entice your taste buds. Perfect for a summer, fall, okay anytime of the year recipe!!
Ingredients for the chicken marinade:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets (2 lbs.)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about two limes)
- 1 tablespoon lime zest (about 20 strokes with a shimmy😁)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped with stems
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Lindita’s Mild or Hot Spice Grinder ySeasoning
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- In a medium size bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, cumin, Lindita‘s seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken, coat well, and cover. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 6 hours in the refrigerator for more flavor.
While the chicken is marinating ~ let’s gather ingredients together for our 🍑salsa
Ingredients for the Peach Salsa:
- 3 ripe peaches, diced, leave the skin on for extra texture
- ¼ cup, red onion, finally diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded, and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped or mint (optional)
- juice of 1 lime
- Salt, to taste
Now, it’s time to make the Peach Salsa🍑
- In a medium bowl, combine diced peaches, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Gently mix, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Let’s cook up that Marinated Chicken
- Stove top: heat skillet or grill pan over medium- high heat. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve it up with your favorite white rice, adding a squeeze of lime and a touch of cilantro🌿
Time to Plate it UP
Here’s a couple of fun serving options to try 🍽️
- Place chicken on a plate and top with peach salsa and side of white rice. Garnish with cilantro, lime wedges and roasted jalapeños.
- Dice or shred chicken, char some corn tortillas for tacos and top with peach salsa and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges 🍋🟩
- Serve extra salsa with chips and sparkling champagne 🍾🥂to toast the meal
Serves 4-6 of your peachy family and friends that won’t want to leave after having this meal…then it’s time for some karaoke 🎤
Enjoy! Mis Amigos