Description
A flavorful grilled chicken dish topped with a refreshing mango avocado salsa, perfect for any summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Mix thoroughly.
- Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish or resealable bag. Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring complete coverage. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine mango, avocado, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño if using, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Gently toss to combine. Set aside.
- Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked, with an internal temperature reaching 165°F.
- Remove chicken from grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Slice chicken and top generously with mango avocado salsa. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level of salsa by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
- This dish pairs well with rice or a green salad.
- For a smoky flavor, consider adding a dash of liquid smoke to the marinade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg