Honey Lime Chicken with Mango (Print View)
Grilled honey-lime chicken topped with zesty mango salsa and fresh cilantro—bright tropical flavors ready in 40 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Honey Lime Chicken Marinade
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - Zest of 2 limes
05 - Juice of 2 limes
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
→ Mango Salsa
10 - 2 ripe mangoes, diced
11 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
12 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
13 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
14 - Juice of 1 lime
15 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - Salt, to taste
17 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ To Serve
18 - Lime wedges
19 - Fresh cilantro leaves
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, thoroughly whisk honey, olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cumin until fully blended.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish, pouring marinade evenly over. Turn each piece to coat fully. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes and up to 4 hours.
03 - While chicken marinates, gently combine diced mango, chopped red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, fresh lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss lightly and set aside.
04 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard any excess liquid.
05 - Grill chicken breasts for 6 to 7 minutes per side, turning once, until cooked through and juices run clear. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
06 - Transfer chicken to a clean plate and allow to rest for 5 minutes to retain juices.
07 - Arrange each chicken breast on a plate, generously topping with mango salsa. Garnish with lime wedges and extra cilantro leaves as desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The marinade turns ordinary chicken irresistibly juicy and tangy: it’s the secret that made my family ask for seconds.
- Fresh mango salsa adds a bold, sunlit flavor pop that feels like summer on your plate.
02 -
- Once I tried grilling the chicken straight from the fridge and it stuck disastrously—always let it sit out a few minutes for best results.
- Salting the salsa and letting it sit while the chicken cooks draws out juice from the mango and makes every scoop extra luscious.
03 -
- If substituting chicken thighs, leave the skin on to render and crisp for extra juiciness.
- Adding smoked paprika to the marinade adds a whisper of warmth that surprises everyone.