Description
A sweet and tangy summer dish featuring honey-marinated chicken paired with vibrant mango salsa. Perfect for barbecues or quick weeknight meals, this recipe balances citrus acidity, tropical fruit, and smoky paprika.
Ingredients
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 small)
2 tablespoons honey (room temperature)
Juice and zest of 2 limes
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup ripe mango, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for 30 minutes.
Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
For the salsa, combine mango, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and cumin. Mix well.
Serve grilled chicken with a generous spoonful of mango salsa on top.
Notes
Marinate up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
Salsa can be prepared 1 day in advance.
For a smoother glaze, simmer 2 tablespoons of excess marinade (remove chicken first) for 2-3 minutes before brushing onto cooked chicken.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg