Honey Lime Chicken Mango Salsa (Printable version)
Juicy honey-lime chicken with a bright mango salsa—tropical, zesty, and quick to make.
# What you need:
→ Chicken Marinade
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - Zest of 2 limes
05 - Juice of 2 limes
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
→ Mango Salsa
10 - 2 ripe mangoes, diced
11 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
12 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
13 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
14 - Juice of 1 lime
15 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - Salt, to taste
17 - Black pepper, to taste
→ To Serve
18 - Lime wedges
19 - Fresh cilantro leaves
# How To:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine honey, olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin. Whisk until thoroughly blended.
02 - Arrange chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 20 minutes, up to 4 hours.
03 - While the chicken is marinating, mix diced mangoes, chopped red onion, diced red bell pepper, seeded and chopped jalapeño, lime juice, and chopped cilantro in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss and set aside.
04 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
05 - Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding any excess. Grill each chicken breast for 6 to 7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
06 - Transfer the grilled chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes to retain juices.
07 - Place each chicken breast on a plate and top generously with mango salsa. Garnish with fresh lime wedges and cilantro leaves.
# Expert Advice:
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- This marinade makes ordinary chicken impossibly juicy and fragrant—trust me, it's all thanks to citrus and honey.
- The mango salsa turns any meal into a little celebration: sweet, tangy, and a breeze to assemble.
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- Once, I rushed the marinating step and the flavors barely made a dent—give it time and you'll taste the difference.
- I discovered letting the salsa sit for a bit brings out its brightness—don’t skip that, even if you’re tempted.
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- Let the chicken rest before slicing so every bite stays juicy inside.
- Toss cold mango salsa with hot chicken right before serving—trust, the temperature contrast is part of the magic.