Honey Lime Chicken Mango Salsa (Print Page)
Grilled honey-lime chicken topped with vibrant mango salsa for a bright, gluten and dairy-free dinner for four.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - Zest and juice of 2 limes
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
→ Mango Salsa
09 - 2 ripe mangoes, diced
10 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
11 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
12 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
13 - Juice of 1 lime
14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - Salt, to taste
16 - Black pepper, to taste
→ To Serve
17 - Lime wedges
18 - Fresh cilantro leaves
# Directions:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin until fully combined.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated evenly. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 20 minutes and up to 4 hours.
03 - While the chicken marinates, combine diced mango, chopped red onion, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped jalapeño, lime juice, and fresh cilantro in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently and set aside.
04 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
05 - Remove chicken breasts from marinade, discarding excess marinade. Grill the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear with an internal temperature of 165°F.
06 - Transfer grilled chicken to a plate and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
07 - Place each chicken breast on a serving plate and top generously with mango salsa. Garnish with lime wedges and additional fresh cilantro leaves as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This marinade delivers caramelized edges and vibrant citrus that no store-bought sauce can rival.
- Preparing the mango salsa makes chopping fruit feel like a tropical escape with every dice.
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- Once, I rushed the marinading time and ended up with chicken that tasted flat—give it at least twenty minutes for magic to happen.
- Leaving the salsa to sit for a bit before serving lets the flavors really come together and makes all the difference.
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- Letting the chicken rest after grilling keeps every bite succulent and tender.
- Chill the salsa for half an hour to let flavors combine and make it extra refreshing.