Strawberry and Mango Salsa Chicken
This Strawberry Mango Salsa Chicken is the perfect light dish on a spring or summer night! Lean chicken breasts soak in a mango marinade before being grilled to perfection. Then, we pair them with a refreshing fruity salsa for a delicious, sweet, and savory meal!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Gluten-free, Paleo, whole30
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: grilled chicken with mango salsa, mango salsa chicken
Method: Grill
Servings: 4
Author: Lexi
1 Blender
1 Mixing Bowl
1 Grill (or Grill Pan)
1 Sharp Knife
- 1 large mango sliced into two halves
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon lime juice divided
- Pinch fine sea salt
- Pinch black pepper
- 1 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup strawberries diced
- 1/4 red onion finely diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro sliced
Scoop out the flesh from 1 half of the mango. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
1 large mango
To a large bowl add the mango puree, honey, coconut aminos, 1 tablespoon of lime, and a big pinch of salt and pepper and the chicken. Let chicken marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours.
1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon coconut aminos, 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon lime juice, Pinch fine sea salt, Pinch black pepper, 1 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
When ready, heat grill. Shake off excess mango marinade and grill chicken for about 10-12 minutes on each side, until it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Time will vary based on thickness of chicken breasts.
Meanwhile, make salsa: Dice the remaining mango half. To a bowl add mango, strawberries, red onion, cilantro, remaining lime juice and a pinch of salt and pepper.
1 cup strawberries, 1/4 red onion, 1/2 cup cilantro
Top chicken with salsa and enjoy!
Can I store leftovers?
Yes! For the best results, store the chicken and salsa separately. Cooked chicken will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Fresh mango salsa will keep for up to 1-2 days.
Want the chicken to cook quicker?
Slice in half crosswise to make thinner chicken breasts, and they'll cut the cooking time almost in half!
You can cook this on a grill pan. However, make sure not to leave too much of the marinade on the chicken before placing on the pan to grill since it has a tendency to burn before it is cooked through.
This recipe was originally published on May 2016, and republished with updated photos and slight modifications to the recipe.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.2g | Protein: 50.9g | Fat: 13.4g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 150mg | Fiber: 3.6g | Sugar: 29.3g