Description
Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly blends the smoky flavor of grilled chicken with the sweet, tropical notes of mango salsa. Ideal for summer barbecues or family dinners, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also nutritious. Marinated in zesty lime and garlic, the chicken becomes juicy and flavorful, while the mango salsa adds a burst of color and freshness. Serve it on a bed of rice, in tacos, or alongside a crisp salad for a meal that’s sure to impress your guests or elevate your weeknight dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- pinch cayenne pepper
- 1–2 jalapeno peppers (minced)
- 1 1/2 ripe mangoes (diced & divided)
- 1/2 green pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup sweet onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 2 tomatoes (diced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (chopped fine)
- 1/8 cup agave syrup
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and cayenne pepper to create the marinade.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade and let them sit for at least 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix diced mangoes (reserve half), jalapeno pepper, green pepper, sweet onion, red onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and agave syrup to prepare the salsa.
- Preheat your grill over medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for about 7-10 minutes on each side until fully cooked through.
- Serve the grilled chicken topped with mango salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg