Honey Lime Chicken with Mango (Printer-Friendly)
Honey-lime marinated chicken topped with fresh mango salsa - bright, tropical flavors ready in 40 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 pepper, 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 Make It:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin until combined.
02 - Arrange chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 20 minutes and up to 4 hours.
03 - While the chicken marinates, combine diced mangoes, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Toss gently and set aside.
04 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess liquid.
05 - Grill chicken breasts for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until cooked through and juices run clear. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
06 - Transfer grilled chicken to a plate and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
07 - Plate each chicken breast and generously top with mango salsa. Garnish with lime wedges and extra cilantro leaves as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The chicken gets so juicy from the honey-lime marinade that you almost won’t believe it didn’t sit overnight.
- If you’re ever short on time but trying to impress (even just yourself), this salsa pulls everything together in five minutes flat.
02 -
- Leaving the chicken in the marinade overnight turns the texture mushy—it’s best between 20 minutes and 4 hours.
- Letting the grilled chicken rest before slicing is the real secret to juicy bites every time.
03 -
- Oil the grill grates lightly just before adding chicken to prevent sticking and torn pieces.
- Let the mangoes ripen fully—only then will you get that sweet-tropical punch in the salsa.