Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa (Printable)
Grilled chicken marinated in sweet honey-lime sauce, finished with fresh mango salsa for a tropical summer dinner.
# 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 (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk together honey, olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until fully 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 mango, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss gently and refrigerate until ready to serve.
04 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
05 - Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess marinade. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
06 - Transfer chicken to a 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.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- The honey caramelizes beautifully on the grill creating those gorgeous restaurant quality char marks
- Leftovers (if you somehow have any) make amazing lunch bowls over greens or rice
02 -
- Pat the chicken completely dry before adding it to the marinade so the sauce actually sticks
- Do not reuse leftover marinade that has touched raw chicken for any purpose
03 -
- Grill extra chicken and slice it for meal prep bowls throughout the week
- The salsa tastes even better after sitting for an hour so make it first