Description
Discover the perfect blend of sweet honey, tangy lime, and fresh mango salsa with this Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa recipe. Juicy grilled chicken breasts soak in a quick honey‑lime glaze, then top with a colorful mango, red onion and cilantro salsa that adds crisp fruit flavor. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy weeknight dish pairs wonderfully with rice or quinoa, delivering bright tropical taste and healthy protein for the whole family. Ideal for meals, flavor stays after reheating!.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for salsa)
- Cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the honey lime marinade by whisking honey, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium heat and grill chicken 6‑7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken cooks, combine diced mango, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice to make salsa.
- Serve grilled chicken over rice and top with mango salsa.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add a finely diced jalapeño to the salsa. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet with a splash of water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken Breast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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