Description
Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa is a delicious and vibrant dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with a refreshing and flavorful fruit salsa. Perfect for a summer dinner, this Caribbean-inspired recipe is a healthy and satisfying meal that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Grilled Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Mango Salsa:
- 2 ripe mangos (peeled, pitted, and diced)
- ½ red bell pepper (diced)
- ¼ red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- juice of 1 lime
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Mango Salsa: Combine the diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve topped with mango salsa.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- The mango salsa can also be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
