Description
Memorial Day Mango Salsa Chicken is a vibrant dish combining juicy grilled chicken with fresh, zesty mango salsa. Perfect for summer gatherings, it’s a flavorful crowd-pleaser that impresses effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Grill chicken: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- 3. Make mango salsa: In a separate bowl, combine diced mangoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently.
- 4. Serve: Let the grilled chicken rest for 5 minutes before topping with mango salsa. Enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor variations, swap mango with pineapple or add black beans for extra protein.
- Use ripe mangoes for the sweetest salsa; under-ripe ones may be too tart.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg