Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa
This delightful dish combines sweet honey and tangy lime with tender chicken, topped with vibrant mango salsa for a tropical experience.
Ingredients
For the marinade
- ⅓ cup honey Use fresh honey for best flavor.
- ¼ cup lime juice Freshly squeezed preferred.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chicken breasts
For the mango salsa
- 1 ripe mango diced mango Choose a ripe mango for sweetness.
- ¼ cup red onion Finely chopped.
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro Chopped.
- 1 jalapeño Diced (optional, for heat).
Serving suggestions
- Cooked rice or salad or tortillas For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients. Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, blend the honey, lime juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place chicken breasts in the bowl with the marinade, making sure each piece is well coated. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes, ideally a few hours or overnight.
Cooking
- Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- If grilling, place marinated chicken on grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- If baking, place chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While chicken cooks, prepare the mango salsa by mixing diced mango, chopped red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Season with salt to taste.
- Once cooked, let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve chicken slices topped with mango salsa and your choice of sides.
Notes
For a vegan alternative, substitute honey with agave syrup and chicken with firm tofu or chickpeas.