Description
Chicken with Mango Salsa is a vibrant and flavorful dish that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. Juicy, marinated chicken breasts are topped with a refreshing mango salsa featuring sweet mangoes, zesty lime, and crunchy red onion. Perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also visually stunning, making it a delightful feast for both the eyes and the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes (about 4 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Prepare the Salsa: While marinating, combine diced mangoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl.
- 3. Cook the Chicken: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 4. Assemble: Let chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing. Top with generous amounts of mango salsa and serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg