Description
Sweet honey and tangy lime marinated chicken baked to perfection and topped with a fresh, tropical mango salsa. A vibrant, healthy, and flavor-packed main course perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 small)
2 tablespoons honey
Juice and zest of 2 limes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 large ripe mango, diced
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk honey, lime juice/zest, oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, coat well, and marinate for 1-4 hours.
- Make salsa: Combine diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake chicken in a dish for 20-25 mins, until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Let chicken rest for 5 mins, slice, and serve topped with chilled mango salsa.
Notes
- Marinating is key for flavor. For a glaze, boil any reserved marinade before brushing on chicken.
- Use a ripe but firm mango. Letting the chicken rest ensures juiciness.
- Great for meal prep: store chicken and salsa separately for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g