Description
Savor spicy-sweet grilled mango chicken that blends Caribbean zest with succulent protein. Marinated in lime, chili, and ripe mango, this dish promises a flavor-packed experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced and grilled
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (60 ml)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Serving Suggestions:
- Cooked rice or quinoa
- Extra lime wedges
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant tropical marinade by pulverizing ripe mango, zesty lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, aromatic garlic, golden honey, umami-rich soy sauce, spicy ginger, seasoning, and a hint of red pepper flakes in a blender until silky smooth.
- Submerge chicken breasts completely in the luscious mango mixture within a sealed container, massaging the marinade thoroughly into every crevice. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Heat outdoor grill to 400°F, creating medium-high direct heat zones. Extract chicken from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off.
- Position marinated chicken onto preheated grill grates, cooking approximately 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and exterior develops beautiful caramelized grill marks.
- Simultaneously grill crimson bell pepper slices until slightly charred and tender.
- Plate grilled chicken atop fluffy rice or quinoa, adorning with creamy avocado slices, emerald green onion fragments, fresh cilantro sprigs, and bright lime wedges for an additional flavor burst.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper, more intense mango flavor that penetrates every fiber of the meat.
- Tenderize chicken breasts before marinating to ensure even more succulent and juicy results by gently pounding them to uniform thickness.
- Swap honey with agave nectar for a vegan-friendly version or use maple syrup for a different subtle sweetness that complements the mango.
- Pat chicken completely dry before grilling to achieve beautiful caramelized exterior with perfect grill marks and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 288 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 322 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg