Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa (Print Version)
Tender grilled chicken with honey-lime marinade and fresh mango salsa. Light, tropical, ready in 35 minutes.
# What You'll 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 cilantro
# Steps:
01 - Whisk together honey, olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
03 - Combine diced mango, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss gently to combine 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 to 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 mango salsa. Garnish with lime wedges and extra cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade comes together in minutes but tastes like you planned all day
- Mango salsa turns plain chicken into something people actually get excited about
02 -
- Dont marinate longer than 4 hours or the lime starts breaking down the chicken texture weirdly
- Letting the salsa sit for 15 minutes before serving makes the flavors meld together beautifully
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before grilling for better char marks
- Oil your grill grates right before adding the chicken