Description
A vibrant dish featuring tender chicken marinated in a honey-lime sauce, paired with fresh mango salsa for a taste of summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 small)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Juice and zest of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large ripe mango, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Cooked rice, quinoa, salad greens, or tortillas (for serving)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine honey, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they’re well coated, and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
- Make the mango salsa: While the chicken marinates, dice the mango, chop the red onion, and mince the jalapeño if using. Combine these in a bowl with cilantro and the juice of 1 lime. Gently toss and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Cook the chicken: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until it reaches 165°F (75°C). Let it rest before slicing.
- Assemble and serve: Serve the sliced chicken over rice, quinoa, salad greens, or wrapped in tortillas. Top with mango salsa and garnish with lime wedges.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Use ripe mango for sweetness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg