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Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa

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Juicy grilled chicken breasts finished with a bright, zesty mango salsa—perfect for a light, summery main course.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1⁄2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1⁄2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1⁄4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
  • Mango Salsa
  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled & diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1⁄2 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1⁄4 cup minced red onion
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded & minced
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
  • Pinch of sea salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat. Let stand 10 minutes (or up to 4 hours refrigerated).
  2. Prepare mango salsa: In another bowl, combine mango, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently, cover, and chill while the chicken cooks.
  3. Grill: Preheat grill (or grill pan) to medium-high. Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165 °F / 74 °C.
  4. Rest & serve: Transfer chicken to a plate, tent loosely with foil, and rest 5 minutes. Spoon mango salsa over each breast and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken up to 24 hours.
  • Dice mango just before serving to keep the salsa vibrant.
  • Substitute pineapple or peach for mango when in season.
  • Great with cilantro-lime rice or grilled corn on the cob.

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