Memorial Day Mango Salsa Chicken
Celebrate Memorial Day with this vibrant and flavorful Mango Salsa Chicken, perfect for summer grilling and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 jalapeño, diced (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash and chop the mangoes, onion, jalapeño (if using), and cilantro. Set aside.
- Marinate the chicken: Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Let them marinate while preparing the salsa.
- Make the salsa: In a bowl, combine diced mangoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño. Mix well and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F). Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Serve: Top grilled chicken with generous portions of mango salsa before serving.
Notes
- For added spice, incorporate more jalapeños or cayenne pepper in the salsa or marinade.
- Substitute mango with pineapple for a unique twist on flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa (170g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg