Chipotle Lime Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa
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4.4
Chipotle Lime Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa
Description
Chipotle Lime Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa highlights flavorful marinated chicken breasts that absorb the tang of lime juice, the heat and smokiness of chipotle in adobo, and a touch of honey for balance. After marinating for at least two hours or overnight, the chicken grills over medium-high heat until cooked through, developing grill marks and a slightly smoky crust.
The accompanying mango salsa adds sweet and crisp elements from diced mango, bell pepper, and red onion. Seasoned with lime juice, chili powder, cilantro, salt, and freshly ground pepper, the salsa brightens the dish and adds texture contrast. It’s spooned over the sliced grilled chicken just before serving.
This combination creates a balanced plate with both smoky and fruity flavors, suitable for warm weather meals or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Chipotle Lime Chicken
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey
- kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless
Mango Salsa
- 2 cups Mango diced
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl whisk together all of the ingredients for the chicken marinade. Pour the marinade into a freezer bag, add in the chicken breasts, press out all the air and seal the bag. Massage the marinade into the chicken then place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Heat the grill to 400° F. Spray the grates with cooking spray and place the chicken on the grill, shaking off any excess marinade. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes then flip and grill another 6-8 minutes. Grill until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165° F. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it.
- While the chicken is grilling prepare the mango salsa. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Taste for seasoning and serve on top of the chicken.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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