Healthy Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa
This Healthy Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa is a light and vibrant dish perfect for hot summer evenings. The chicken is marinated in a zesty honey-lime mixture and served with a refreshing mango salsa, making it a delightful meal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
4 breasts Chicken (about 1.5 lbs)
3 tablespoons Honey
3 tablespoons Lime juice
2 tablespoons Soy sauce
2 cloves Garlic
1 teaspoon Ginger
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
2 large Ripe mangoes
1/4 cup Red onio
1/4 cup Cilantro
1/2 – 1 Jalapeño
1 tablespoon Lime juice
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Marinade: In a shallow dish or a zip-top bag, combine the honey, 3 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until combined
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours
- Make the Mango Salsa: Combine the diced mangoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice in a bowl. Stir and set aside
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through
- Rest the Chicken: Remove the chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes
- Serve: Slice the chicken and serve it topped with mango salsa
Notes
Ensure not to over-marinate the chicken to prevent it from becoming tough.