Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa
Juicy honey-lime marinated chicken topped with a fresh mango-cilantro salsa. Ready in about 30 minutes and perfect for grilling or pan-searing.
Ingredients
Chicken & Marinade
- 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (about 4 pieces)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Mango Salsa
- 2 ripe mangoes peeled and diced
- ½ small red onion finely diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt to taste
To Serve
- Lime wedges
- Cooked rice quinoa or warmed tortillas
- Extra cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk honey, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes up to 2 hours.
- Combine diced mango, red onion, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Season with a pinch of salt, toss gently, and chill until serving.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high. Grill or sear chicken 4–6 minutes per side until caramelized and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- Place sliced chicken on plates, spoon mango salsa over the top, garnish with cilantro and lime wedges, and serve with rice or tortillas.
Notes
- Substitute pineapple or ripe peaches for mango if out of season.
- Marinate up to 2 hours for best flavor; avoid much longer as the lime can start to cure the chicken.
- Salsa can be made a few hours ahead but dress with lime juice just before serving to keep fruit texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 34gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 420mgSugar: 18g
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