Description
Grilled Mango Pineapple Chicken is your ticket to a tropical feast right at home! This quick and easy recipe features succulent grilled chicken paired with a vibrant mango and pineapple salsa, making it an ideal choice for summer cookouts, family dinners, or casual weeknight meals. The juicy flavors of the fruit elevate the dish, while the marinated chicken offers a satisfying protein option that’s both healthy and delicious. Perfect for entertaining or enjoying as a solo treat, this dish promises to impress with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces mango-pineapple salsa
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large yellow bell pepper (sliced into strips)
- Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a ziptop bag, combine chicken, salsa, lime juice, olive oil, and black pepper. Seal and massage to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grates.
- Prepare Peppers: Toss bell pepper strips in olive oil with salt and pepper in a grill basket.
- Grill Chicken: Place marinated chicken on one side of the grill and peppers on the other. Grill chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Serve: Transfer chicken to a platter and top with additional salsa, diced mango, pineapple, and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with salsa (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg