Honey Lime Chicken Mango Salsa (Printable)
Grilled honey lime chicken topped with fresh tropical mango salsa, ready in just 40 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - ½ teaspoon paprika
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ For the Mango Salsa
09 - 2 ripe mangos, diced
10 - 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
11 - ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
12 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
13 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
15 - Salt, to taste
→ To Serve
16 - Lime wedges
17 - Fresh cilantro leaves
# How To Make It:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined. Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring even coating. Marinate for at least 20 minutes at room temperature, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor penetration.
02 - While the chicken marinates, combine diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Season with salt to taste and toss gently. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve to allow the flavors to meld.
03 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear when pierced.
04 - Transfer the grilled chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 3 to 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. Slice the chicken against the grain and arrange on plates. Top generously with mango salsa and garnish with lime wedges and fresh cilantro leaves.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The honey and lime combination creates a caramelized crust on the chicken that is genuinely addictive, and you will find yourself making extra marinade just to drizzle over everything.
- Mango salsa tastes like vacation on a plate, and it comes together in ten minutes with zero cooking required.
- Everything is naturally gluten free, so you can serve it to almost anyone without a second thought.
02 -
- Watch the chicken closely on the grill because the honey in the marinade can go from beautifully caramelized to burnt in under a minute, and medium high heat is safer than high.
- Underripe mango is the most common reason this recipe disappoints, so if your mango is hard, let it sit in a paper bag for a day or two before making this.
03 -
- Reserve a spoonful of marinade before adding the raw chicken, then brush it on during the last minute of grilling for an extra layer of glossy flavor.
- Dice the mango slightly larger than you think you should, because it holds its shape better and gives the salsa a more satisfying texture.