Memorial Day Mango Salsa Chicken
Memorial Day Mango Salsa Chicken is a refreshing summer dish featuring juicy grilled chicken crowned with vibrant mango salsa. Perfect for gatherings and guaranteed to impress!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup diced fresh mango (about 2 ripe mangoes)
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag, pour in the marinade, seal, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F). Grill marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- While grilling, mix diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl to prepare the salsa.
- Let grilled chicken rest before slicing it against the grain. Top with fresh mango salsa and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor variations, substitute mango with pineapple or experiment with herbs like mint.
- Ensure chicken is marinated for at least an hour for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa (180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg