Description
Discover the perfect balance of sweet honey, tangy lime, and fresh cilantro in this easy Cilantro-Lime Honey Chicken Bowls recipe. Juicy chicken pieces are marinated in a honey‑lime glaze, then cooked to caramelized perfection and served over fluffy rice topped with a bright peach‑cilantro salsa. Ready in just 30 minutes, this bowl delivers protein, fruit flavor, and a burst of herb aroma, making it an ideal quick dinner for busy families and health‑conscious cooks seeking a tasty, colorful meal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup diced peaches
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk honey, lime juice, and salt. Add diced chicken and marinate 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 7‑10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- While chicken cooks, combine diced peaches and cilantro to make salsa.
- Divide rice into bowls, top with chicken, then add peach salsa.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the glaze. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet with a splash of water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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