Ingredients
1–1/2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
1/4 cup olive oil
2 limes for juice and zest
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2–1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1–1/2 cups diced ripe mango
1 tablespoon diced jalapeΓ±o
1/3 cup diced red onion
1/3 cup fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large ripe avocado
Instructions
1-Trim and slice the chicken breasts in half widthwise, then pound to even thickness for quick and even cooking.
2-In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, honey, paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; reserve 3 tablespoons of this marinade for later use.
3-Place the chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish, add the remaining marinade, coat evenly, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2-3 hours to let the flavors soak in.
4-Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high, around 400Β°F, and oil the grates with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
5-Remove chicken from marinade, discard the used marinade, and grill for 4-6 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 160Β°F, basting with the reserved marinade after flipping for extra taste.
6-Cover the grilled chicken with foil and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing or dicing; drizzle with the remaining reserved marinade to finish.
7-In a large bowl, gently toss diced mango, jalapeΓ±o, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the salsa; adjust seasoning as needed for the perfect balance.
8-Serve the grilled chicken over rice, quinoa, or couscous, topped with mango salsa and avocado slices; add more lime juice if you want an extra zing.
Last Step:
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π₯ Marinate the chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish to ensure even coating.
π₯ Fully preheat grill for better searing and attractive grill marks.
π Flip chicken only once to keep it juicy and tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 456
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 109mg
