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marinated mango chicken sliced on top of rice and topped with mango salsa and lime wedge
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Grilled Marinated Mango Chicken with Mango Salsa

5 from 2 ratings
Hannah Kling
This Grilled Marinated Mango Chicken is juicy, flavorful, and topped with a fresh homemade mango salsa for the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and citrusy flavors. It's an easy summer dinner and is great for meal prep or entertaining.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
marinating time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients  

Mango Chicken Marinade:

  • 2 - 2.5 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (approximately 8 - 10 thighs)
  • 1 Cup Fresh Ripe Diced Mango (approximately 1 large mango)
  • Juice of 1 Lime
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive or Avocado Oil
  • 1 ½ Tablespoon Honey or Coconut Sugar
  • 1 ½ Teaspoon Grated Garlic or Garlic Paste
  • 1 Teaspoon Grated Ginger or Ginger Paste
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • ¼ Teaspoon Chili Powder
  • ¼ Teaspoon Paprika

Mango Salsa:

  • 2 Cups Fresh Ripe Mango (small diced (approximately 2 mangos))
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (small diced)
  • ½ Small Red Onion (small diced)
  • 1 Jalapeno (halved, seeded, and minced)
  • ¼ Cup Cilantro (finely chopped)
  • Juice of ½ Lime
  • ¼ Teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ Teaspoon Honey (optional)

Instructions

Marinate the chicken:

  • Add the chicken to a large bowl and set aside.
  • In a blender, add all remaining chicken marinade ingredients and blend until smooth.
  • Add the blended marinade to the bowl of chicken and toss/mix to evenly coat each piece.
  • Cover the bowl of marinating chicken with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for 3 - 6 hours.

Make the mango salsa:

  • Add all mango salsa ingredients to a large bowl and mix thoroughly to combine.
  • Cover the bowl and place it in the fridge until ready to serve to allow the flavors to come together.

Cook the chicken:

  • Oven cooking: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the chicken on the baking sheet and cook in the oven for 20 minutes or until fully cooked in the center.
  • Grilling: Preheat the grill to 400°F. Place the marinated chicken onto the grill, flipping occasionally to ensure even cooking. Cook the chicken for 5 - 7 minutes or until fully cooked in the center.
  • Stovetop Grill Plate/Flat Pan: Heat a large pan to between medium and medium-high. When the pan is hot, lightly spray it with oil to prevent sticking and cook the chicken on the pan, flipping occasionally, for 15 - 20 minutes or until fully cooked in the center.
  • (The chicken should be 165°F in the center using a meat thermometer or you can cut one of the thicker pieces of chicken open in the center to check if it’s done. Continue to cook the chicken until it is fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.)

Serve:

  • Cut the chicken as desired and serve with the fresh mango salsa and whichever sides you prefer.

Notes

  • This recipe works well with both boneless skinless chicken thighs and chicken breasts. Just adjust the cooking time as needed.
  • The mango salsa can be made a few hours ahead of time and refrigerated until you're ready to serve.
  • Leftover mango salsa is delicious spooned over grilled fish, shrimp, or tacos.
  • For the best presentation, grill the chicken over medium-high heat to achieve deep char marks before topping with the fresh salsa.
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