Description
Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken and Mango Salsa is a vibrant dish bursting with fresh summer flavors, perfect for gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner. This recipe features juicy chicken marinated in a zesty blend of lime, orange juice, and spices, paired with a refreshing mango salsa that adds a tropical twist. The combination of bright cilantro and sweet mango elevates the dish, making it a delightful treat for your taste buds. Serve it over creamy coconut rice for a complete meal that is both healthy and satisfying. Dive into this colorful dish and impress your family and friends at any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 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 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 by whisking together lime zest, orange juice, lime juice, canola oil, honey, cumin, chili powder, coriander, garlic, and cilantro in a mixing bowl. Add chicken to the marinade, cover it, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Prepare mango salsa by combining diced cucumber, mango, avocado, jalapeno, red pepper, red onion, lime juice from one lime, sugar, vinegar, canola oil, and cilantro in another bowl. Toss gently to mix.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for about 6 minutes per side until fully cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing; serve over coconut rice topped with mango salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 105mg