Description
Delight in the tropical taste of Grilled Mango Chicken. This recipe features juicy chicken breasts marinated in a flavorful mango sauce, grilled to perfection. It's an easy and delicious meal perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the diced mango, olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the mango marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably 4 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a side of grilled vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- For an extra kick, add a chopped jalapeño to the marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg