Description
Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken and Mango Salsa is a refreshing, vibrant dish that brings the flavors of summer right to your table. This recipe features tender chicken marinated in zesty lime and cilantro, grilled to perfection, and served alongside a sweet and tangy mango salsa. Ideal for casual gatherings or simple weeknight dinners, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrition. Pair it with fluffy coconut rice or serve it in tacos for a delightful meal that bursts with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime zest, orange juice, lime juice, canola oil, honey, cumin, chili powder, coriander, soy sauce, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and ensure they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare the mango salsa by mixing diced cucumber, mango, avocado, jalapeno, red pepper, red onion, lime juice from one lime, sugar, white vinegar, canola oil, and cilantro in a separate bowl.
- Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Serve the grilled chicken hot 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 chicken breast with salsa (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg