Description
Enjoy a burst of flavor with this Honey Lime Chicken topped with a zesty Mango Salsa. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a weekend barbecue.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 small)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Juice and zest of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Mango Salsa:
- 1 large ripe mango, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional for heat)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Place chicken in a shallow dish or bag and pour the marinade over it. Marinate for 30 minutes to 12 hours.
- Step 2: Prepare the Mango Salsa
Combine mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Step 3: Cook the Chicken
Grilling: Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side. Pan-Searing: Cook chicken in olive oil for 5-7 minutes per side. Baking: Bake chicken at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Step 4: Assemble and Serve
Slice cooked chicken, top with mango salsa, and serve with your choice of sides.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of heat in the salsa by adding more or less jalapeño.
- For extra flavor, try grilling the mango before making the salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg