Description
Memorial Day Mango Salsa Chicken is a vibrant, refreshing dish featuring juicy grilled chicken topped with zesty mango salsa. Perfect for summer gatherings and guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ripe mangos, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or parsley)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat each chicken breast with the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Prepare the Salsa: While the chicken marinates, mix diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Set aside.
- 3. Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Place marinated chicken on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- 4. Top and Serve: Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes. Serve topped with mango salsa over rice or alone on a platter.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Substitute mangos with pineapple or peaches for a different twist.
- Add jalapeños to the salsa for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa (180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg