Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken and Mango Salsa
Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken and Mango Salsa is a bright, refreshing dish that perfectly blends zesty flavors with the sweetness of ripe mango. Ideal for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also impressively delicious. With a simple marinade that infuses the chicken with vibrant citrus notes and a colorful mango salsa that adds a tropical flair, this meal will be a hit at your table. Serve it alongside fluffy coconut rice or fresh greens to create a wholesome and satisfying dinner that’s bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 cucumber (peeled, seeded, and diced)
- 1 large mango (peeled and diced)
- 1 small avocado (diced)
- 1/2 jalapeno (seeded and minced)
- 1/4 cup red pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 1 1/2 limes (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/3 cup cilantro (chopped)
- Coconut Rice
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix lime zest, orange juice, lime juice, canola oil, honey, cumin, chili powder, coriander, garlic, and cilantro. Add chicken to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Prepare the Salsa: Combine diced cucumber, mango, avocado, jalapeno, red pepper, red onion, lime juice from 1.5 limes, sugar, white vinegar, canola oil, and chopped cilantro in another bowl. Toss gently and set aside.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for about 6 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Let rest before slicing.
- Serve: Plate the grilled chicken topped with mango salsa alongside coconut rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g) with salsa
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg