Grilled Mango Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
12 hrs
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Total Time
12 hrs 40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
237 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Mango Chicken
Description
Grilled Mango Chicken prepares boneless, skinless chicken breasts marinated in a blend of mango paste, garlic, coconut milk, lime juice, ginger, brown sugar, kosher salt, and lime zest. The ingredients combine in a food processor to create a thick marinade, which tenderizes and flavors the chicken as it rests chilled for up to 24 hours. Cooking is done on a preheated, oiled grill over indirect heat at 350°F, allowing the chicken to cook through slowly without drying. The internal temperature reaches 160°F before resting.
The marinade's sweetness from mango and brown sugar balances the acidity from lime juice and the warmth from ginger and garlic. The coconut milk adds richness making the chicken moist and tender. Topping the sliced grilled chicken with fresh mango salsa enhances the bright fresh fruit flavors and adds texture contrast.
This dish works well as a main course served alongside rice or salad. Preparing it ahead with long marination allows flavor to deepen. The slow indirect grilling helps keep the chicken juicy while developing subtle charred notes from the grill.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mango , fresh or jarred
- 2 cloves garlic , roughly chopped
- 1 cup coconut milk lite
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated, fresh
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 kosher salt coarse
- lime zest of 1
- 4 chicken breast trimmed, boneless skinless
- mango salsa
Instructions
- In a large food processor, combine the mango and garlic. Pulse until a paste forms. Add the coconut milk, lime juice, ginger, brown sugar, salt and lime zest. Blend until fully combined, some coarser pieces are fine.
- Transfer the marinade to a large bowl or airtight plastic bag. Place the chicken in the bowl or bag, cover to coat and chill for 12-24 hours.
- When ready to grill, remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding any excess.
- Preheat the grill to 350°F and generously oil the grates.
- Grill over indirect heat for 25-30 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F. Remove from the grill and rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the chicken and then top with mango salsa.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 175mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 583mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 930IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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