Honey Lime Chicken Mango Salsa (Print Version)
Tender grilled chicken in honey-lime marinade topped with fresh, colorful mango salsa for a light summer meal.
# What You Need:
→ For the Honey Lime Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - Zest and juice of 2 limes
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ For the Mango Salsa
09 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and diced
10 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
11 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
12 - 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Juice of 1 lime
15 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
16 - Lime wedges
17 - Additional fresh cilantro
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
03 - While chicken marinates, combine diced mango, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, toss gently, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
04 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess liquid.
05 - Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
06 - Transfer grilled chicken to a clean plate and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
07 - Top each chicken breast with generous spoonfuls of chilled mango salsa. Garnish with lime wedges and extra cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The honey caramelizes beautifully on the grill creating those gorgeous restaurant style char marks
- Mango salsa keeps everything bright and fresh while the chicken stays incredibly juicy
02 -
- Honey burns faster than sugar so watch your heat and move chicken to cooler spots if needed
- Pat chicken dry before grilling to prevent steaming and ensure proper sear marks
03 -
- Grill extra chicken breasts and slice them for salads or grain bowls throughout the week
- If mango is out of season, pineapple works surprisingly well and adds even more acidity