Description
Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken and Mango Salsa is a vibrant, tropical dish that perfectly balances zesty flavors with the sweetness of fresh mango. Ideal for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this recipe features juicy grilled chicken marinated in a refreshing cilantro lime blend, paired with a colorful mango salsa that adds a delightful crunch. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, this dish is sure to impress at your next gathering or family meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 cucumber (peeled, seeded and diced)
- 1 large mango (peeled and diced)
- 1 small avocado (diced)
- 1/2 jalapeno (seeded and minced)
- 1/4 cup red pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 1 1/2 limes (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/3 cup cilantro (chopped)
- Coconut rice
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk together lime zest, orange juice, lime juice, canola oil, honey, cumin, chili powder, coriander, soy sauce, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro. Coat chicken breasts in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Prepare the mango salsa: In another bowl, combine diced cucumber, mango, avocado, jalapeno, red pepper, red onion, lime juice, sugar, white vinegar, canola oil, and cilantro. Mix gently and chill.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat your grill over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for about 6 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing. Plate it with mango salsa on top or alongside coconut rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 391
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg