Grilled Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
386 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa
Description
This dish pairs grilled chicken breasts rubbed evenly with chili powder and kosher salt, grilled over medium-high heat until reaching 165°F internal temperature. The chicken develops a lightly spiced crust and juicy interior. The accompanying salsa blends fresh mango and creamy avocado, enhanced with finely chopped red onion, jalapeño for mild heat, cilantro for herbal brightness, and lime juice for acidity, rounded with salt and pepper to taste.
Once cooked, the chicken breasts are arranged on a platter and topped generously with the mango avocado salsa, bringing a contrast of sweet, creamy, and tangy flavors. This dish works well as a main course for a light meal or summer dinner. The bright salsa also lends itself to using leftovers as a filling for tacos, quesadillas, or burrito bowls.
Using an instant-read thermometer ensures the chicken is perfectly cooked without overcooking. Allowing the chicken to rest for 5 to 10 minutes permits juices to redistribute, maintaining moistness. The chili powder seasoning may be substituted with other dried spices to vary flavor.
Ingredients
Grilled Chicken:
- 4 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Mango Avocado Salsa:
- 1 cup Mango diced
- 1 cup avocado Haas variety, diced
- ¼ cup onion red, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- oil for brushing the grill
Instructions
- Sprinkle the chili powder and salt evenly over the chicken breasts, patting it in so that it adheres. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Brush with oil. Grill the chicken, about 4-5 minutes on each side, until cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from grill.
- To make the salsa, mix the mango, avocado, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice together in a medium bowl. Season salsa to taste with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Arrange chicken on a serving platter and top with the mango salsa.
Notes
- Use an instant-read thermometer to check the chicken's internal temperature; 165°F indicates doneness.
- Let the chicken rest 5-10 minutes after grilling to keep it juicy.
- Alternate spices like paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, or cayenne can replace chili powder for different flavor profiles.
- Leftover grilled chicken with mango avocado salsa is excellent for tacos, quesadillas, or burrito bowls.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 574mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1241mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 953IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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