Description
Chicken with Mango Salsa is a vibrant, tropical dish that perfectly blends juicy grilled chicken with zesty mango salsa. Ideal for summer gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe delivers an explosion of flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. With minimal effort, you can impress your guests with this colorful and refreshing meal that captures the essence of sunny days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts evenly and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Dice mangoes and chop red onion and cilantro. Combine in a bowl, add lime juice, and toss gently.
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve sliced chicken topped with mango salsa.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, sear the chicken first on high heat then finish cooking in the oven. - Swap mango with pineapple or peach for a different twist. - Add jalapeños for a spicy kick.