Description
Memorial Day Mango Salsa Chicken is a vibrant dish that combines juicy grilled chicken with a refreshing mango salsa, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 large ripe mango, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, and any preferred spices. Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/75°C).
- While the chicken grills, combine mango, red onion, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl to make the salsa.
- Once grilled, top each chicken breast with mango salsa and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- Try substituting mango with pineapple or peaches for a different twist.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa (200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg