Honey Lime Chicken Mango Salsa (Printer-Friendly)
Sweet honey lime marinated grilled chicken topped with fresh tropical mango salsa for a bright summer meal.
# 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 pepper, seeded and minced
13 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
15 - Salt, to taste
→ For Serving
16 - Lime wedges
17 - Fresh cilantro leaves
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring even coating. Marinate at room temperature for at least 20 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for more pronounced flavor.
02 - While the chicken marinates, combine the diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Season with salt to taste, gently toss to incorporate, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Grill the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
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 and arrange on plates. Top generously with the mango salsa, and garnish with lime wedges and fresh cilantro leaves as desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The honey lime marinade does double duty, caramelizing on the grill while keeping every bite ridiculously juicy.
- Mango salsa sounds fancy but comes together in ten minutes with zero cooking required.
- It is gluten free without trying, which means everyone at the table can dig in without a single substitution.
02 -
- Marinating beyond two hours can make the chicken texture mushy because the lime juice starts breaking down the proteins too aggressively.
- The salsa improves after sitting for fifteen minutes but will get watery if it sits longer than a few hours, so time it close to serving.
03 -
- Poke a few shallow cuts into the chicken before marinating so the flavor penetrates deeper without shredding the surface.
- Let the salsa sit at room temperature for ten minutes before serving because cold mutes the flavor of tropical fruit.