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Grilled chicken with fresh salsa

Tangy Grilled Chicken with Fresh Mango-Avocado Salsa

Jannah
Tangy Grilled Chicken with Fresh Mango-Avocado Salsa recipe! This dish is a delightful blend of zesty citrus-marinated chicken complemented by a vibrant, fresh salsa made from ripe mango and avocado.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade

  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts: 1.5 pounds can also use thighs
  • Freshly squeezed orange juice: 180 ml 3/4 cup + 15 ml (1 tablespoon), divided
  • Olive oil: 120 ml 1/2 cup + 5 ml (1 teaspoon), divided
  • Freshly squeezed lime juice: 80 ml 1/3 cup + 30 ml (2 tablespoons), divided
  • Lime zest: 1 and 1/2 teaspoons divided
  • Honey: 1 tablespoon
  • Cumin: 1 teaspoon + 1/4 teaspoon divided
  • Soy sauce: 2 and 1/2 tablespoons
  • Minced garlic: 2 teaspoons
  • Coarsely chopped cilantro: 1/2 cup divided

Mango Avocado Salsa

  • 1 ripe mango
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • Finely diced red onion: 1/4 cup
  • Finely chopped red pepper: 1/4 cup
  • Finely chopped jalapeno: 1 tablespoon optional
  • Fine sea salt and freshly cracked pepper
  • Optional: cilantro-lime rice or quinoa see recipe notes

Instructions
 

  • Start by whisking together all of the marinade ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Remember to reserve about 1/2 cup of marinade for later. Pour the rest into a large resealable bag with the chicken. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes, ideally between 2-8 hours.
  • When you're ready to cook, grill the chicken until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  • While the chicken is grilling, prepare the salsa. Toss together the remaining orange juice, olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro.
  • If you're feeling adventurous, grill the mango for a smoky flavor. Chop the grilled mango and avocado into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salsa along with
  • the finely chopped red onion, red pepper, and jalapeño. Season the salsa with pepper, salt, and the remaining cumin, and stir to combine.
  • Once the chicken is grilled to your liking, brush it generously with the reserved marinade.
  • To serve, you can lay the grilled chicken over a bed of cilantro-lime rice or quinoa if desired. Top the chicken with generous spoonfuls of the fresh Mango-Avocado Salsa. Enjoy your meal while it's still hot!

Notes

This Tangy Grilled Chicken with Fresh Mango-Avocado Salsa is a versatile dish. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients in the salsa or the marinade to suit your taste. For example, pineapple or peaches could be a delightful substitute for mango in the salsa.
Keyword CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN, Tangy Grilled Chicken with Fresh Mango-Avocado Salsa