Description
Grilled Mango Pineapple Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of the tropics to your summer table. This quick and easy recipe features succulent chicken breasts marinated in a vibrant mango-pineapple salsa, perfectly grilled to create a delicious, juicy meal. With added grilled peppers for crunch and a burst of color, this dish is sure to impress at any gathering or cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces mango-pineapple salsa
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a ziptop bag, combine chicken, salsa, lime juice, olive oil, and black pepper. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil grates.
- 3. Toss sliced bell peppers with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a grill basket.
- 4. Grill chicken for about 4–5 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Add the grill basket with peppers alongside.
- 5. Serve: Plate the grilled chicken topped with extra salsa, diced mango, pineapple, and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (170g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg