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Close-up of sliced Honey Lime Chicken with Fresh Mango Salsa served over rice.

Honey Lime Chicken with Fresh Mango Salsa

This vibrant chicken dish combines a tangy honey lime marinade with juicy grilled chicken and a refreshing mango salsa. It is perfect for quick dinners or meal prep and stands out on Pinterest for its bright colors and fresh ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken marinade
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts about 8 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 limes juice and zest
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the mango salsa
  • 1 large ripe mango diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 small jalapeno seeded and minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • shallow dish
  • grill pan or outdoor grill
  • Plate
  • serving platter

Method
 

  1. In a bowl whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Place the chicken in a shallow dish and coat thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  3. While the chicken marinates, combine mango, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix gently and let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium high heat. Lightly oil the surface to prevent sticking.
  5. Remove chicken from marinade and place on the hot grill. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes on the first side without moving.
  6. Flip and cook another 6 to 7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and juices run clear.
  7. Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  8. Slice the chicken and arrange on a serving platter. Spoon mango salsa over the top and serve immediately.
  9. Always cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for safe consumption.

Notes

For extra caramelization, brush a small amount of marinade onto the chicken during the final minutes of cooking.