this Strawberry Mango Salsa Chicken The perfect light dish for a spring or summer evening! Lean chicken breast marinated in mango marinade and grilled to perfection. We then pair them with a refreshing, fruity salsa to create a delicious, sweet, and savory meal!
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Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa
It's officially grilling season. This means we are making everything Assembled Grilled Eggplant arrive Grilled Corn on the Cob and Grilled Steak Salad.
We're always trying new things! However, this healthy grilled chicken with mango salsa recipe is always in our weekly rotation. Sweet and delicious, we simply couldn’t get enough.
The chicken is marinated in fresh mango puree and grilled to perfection. We then top it with homemade mango and strawberry salsa. It's easy to prepare, quick, easy, and totally delicious. Pair with your favorite side dishes For a crowd-pleasing meal!
How to cut a mango
There are many ways to cut a mango. Some people say to peel the mango first and then slice it.
However, we found that the easiest way to cut a mango is to cut off two pieces to create a flat side. Then, cut into pieces while the flesh is still in the skin, and scoop it out.
Alternatively, you can cut the mango in half. Then, using a similarly sized glass, scoop out a chunk of fruit. All that’s left to do is dice it!
Required ingredients and substitutions
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- mango: We use mangoes to create sweet marinades and salsas that inject fruity flavor into the entire meal.
- Honey: This enhances the mango's natural sweetness without the need for refined sugar and creates a thick marinade consistency that helps it stick to the meat.
- Coconut Amino Acids: Gluten-free soy sauce alternative that adds salty and umami flavor and helps tenderize chicken.
- Lime juice: We use lime juice in marinades and salsas for a bright, citrus flavor. The acidity also keeps the chicken tender. Freshly squeezed is the best!
- Salt and pepper: Adjust to taste.
- chicken: This recipe calls for 1 1/2 pounds of skinless, boneless chicken breasts. Chicken drumsticks work too, but don't absorb the flavor of the marinade well.
- strawberry: use clean strawberries Adds extra color, a slight crunch, and more fruity flavor to the salsa.
- Shallots: Finely chopped, adding a mild flavor and extra crunch.
- coriander: Vibrant and peppery, this adds a refreshing flavor that nicely balances the sweetness of the fruit. Feel free to substitute fresh parsley, or omit it entirely if desired.
Add avocado
Feel free to add diced avocado to the salsa to create a mango-avocado salsa. Fat adds a delicious, creamy consistency and helps our bodies absorb it fat soluble vitamins in fruits and vegetables.
How to Make the Best Strawberry Mango Salsa Chicken
- Puree the mango: Scoop out the pulp from half of the mango. Then, transfer it to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Make the marinade: Place the mango puree in a large bowl along with the honey, coconut aminos, and a tablespoon of lime juice. Add a generous pinch of salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Marinated chicken: Place the chicken in a bowl, submerging it completely. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours. The longer you marinate, the more flavorful the chicken will be!
- Grilled: Heat grill to medium-high heat. Then, shake off any excess mango marinade from the chicken. Place the protein on the grill and cook, turning halfway through. use a meat thermometer Make sure the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare the salsa: Cut the remaining mango in half. Then, add it to the bowl along with the strawberries, red onion, cilantro, and remaining lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Spread the salsa over the chicken and enjoy!
Use baking pan
We highly recommend cooking this recipe on an outdoor grill if you can. Since the chicken contains a sweet mango marinade, cooking it on a grill with more air circulation will allow for even cooking. It also reduces the likelihood of the chicken burning.
However, if an outdoor grill is not an option, use Baking pan Also works! Heat on the stove and cook the chicken as normal. Be sure to shake off any excess marinade as much as possible, as it can easily burn before the chicken is cooked.
Food recommendations
I like to serve this grilled chicken recipe in one bowl coconut rice, Cauliflower Fried Rice, or cilantro-lime rice and black beans. But it pairs well with a variety of side dishes. Some of my favorite pairing options include:
Frequently Asked Questions
We love this with mango and strawberries. However, you can substitute some other sweet fruit, such as pineapples or peaches!
Yes! For best results, store chicken and salsa separately. Cooked chicken will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Fresh mango salsa will keep for up to 1-2 days.
Ripe mangoes will be slightly softer when squeezed, but should not be so soft that they become mushy. They also have a slightly sweet flavor near the stem.
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- 1 big mango cut in half
- 1 spoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon coconut aminos
- 1 spoon and 1 teaspoon lime juice divided into
- pinch fine sea salt
- pinch Black pepper
- 1 1/2 pound Boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup strawberry dice
- 1/4 shallots finely dice
- 1/2 cup coriander slice
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Scoop out the pulp from half the mango. Transfer to blender and blend until smooth.
1 large mango
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In a large bowl add the mango puree, honey, coconut aminos, a tablespoon of lime, a large pinch of salt and pepper, and the chicken. Allow chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours.
1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon coconut aminos, 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon lime juice, pinch of sea salt, pinch black pepper, 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
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When ready, heat the grill. Shake off excess mango marinade and grill chicken for about 10-12 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. The time will vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
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Meanwhile, make the salsa: dice the remaining mango half. Add mango, strawberries, red onion, cilantro, remaining lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the bowl.
1 cup strawberries, 1/4 red onion, 1/2 cup cilantro
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Spread the salsa over the chicken and enjoy!
Yes! For best results, store chicken and salsa separately. Cooked chicken will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Fresh mango salsa will keep for 1-2 days.
Want your chicken to cook faster?
Slice the chicken breasts in half crosswise to make the chicken breasts thinner, which almost cuts the cooking time in half!
You can cook this on a baking sheet. However, be sure not to leave too much marinade on the chicken before placing it on the pan to grill, as the chicken can easily burn before it's cooked.
This recipe was originally posted in May 2016 and has been republished with updated photos and slightly modified recipes.
Serve: 1ServeCalories: Chapter 455kilocaloriescarbohydrate: 33.2Gprotein: 50.9Gfat: 13.4GSaturated fat: 3.6Gcholesterol: 151milligramssodium: 150milligramsfiber: 3.6Gsugar: 29.3G
