Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa
A bright and flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken marinated in honey-lime, topped with refreshing mango salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by patting them dry and placing them in a zip-top bag or shallow dish.
- Make the marinade by whisking together honey, lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate the chicken in the marinade for at least 30 minutes, or as long as overnight.
- Prepare the mango salsa by combining diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken, cooking for 6-7 minutes on one side without flipping.
- Flip the chicken and cook for another 5-7 minutes until cooked through (165°F / 74°C).
- Rest the chicken for about 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the sliced chicken on a platter and top with mango salsa.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with coconut rice or a simple green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, summer, grilling, mango salsa, healthy recipes