Grilled Mango Salsa Chicken (Printable)

Tender grilled chicken topped with fresh mango salsa offering tropical, zesty flavors for a light meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons lime juice
04 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Mango Salsa

09 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
10 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
11 - 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
12 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons lime juice
15 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken and coat all sides. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours.
03 - Combine mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly and chill until serving.
04 - Heat grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
05 - Remove chicken from marinade and grill 6 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
06 - Allow grilled chicken to rest for 5 minutes before topping each breast with mango salsa.
07 - Plate chicken breasts with mango salsa and garnish with additional cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The chicken stays impossibly juicy thanks to the lime and oil marinade, while the fresh mango salsa adds a burst of tropical brightness that feels like a mini vacation on your plate.
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like you fussed over it for days, making it secretly perfect for impressing people without the stress.
  • Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, so it works for almost any table without requiring special substitutions.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting period for the chicken—those 5 minutes genuinely make the difference between juicy and dry, and it's the single move that changes everything.
  • If your mango salsa sits for too long at room temperature, the onion will start to overpower everything else; keep it chilled until the last minute or make it fresh right before serving.
03 -
  • If you don't have a grill, a screaming-hot grill pan or cast iron skillet on the stovetop works just as well and gets you the same golden crust and juicy interior.
  • Prep the salsa the night before if you're planning ahead—the flavors actually meld and deepen beautifully after sitting overnight, so it becomes even more vibrant the next day.
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