Description
Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa is a vibrant, sweet-and-savory dish featuring juicy grilled chicken marinated in honey and lime, topped with fresh mango salsa. Perfect for weeknights or entertaining!
Ingredients
For the Honey Lime Chicken:
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
For the Mango Salsa:
1 large ripe mango, diced
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional for heat)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional for Serving:
Cooked rice, quinoa, salad greens, or tortillas
Lime wedges
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:
In a small bowl, whisk honey, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Place chicken in a shallow dish or resealable bag. Pour marinade over the chicken and coat well.
Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours in the fridge.
Make the Mango Salsa:
In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, jalapeño (if using), and cilantro.
Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper.
Stir well and let sit 10-15 minutes for flavors to meld.
Cook the Chicken:
Grilling:
Preheat grill to medium-high.
Grill chicken 5-6 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Pan-Searing:
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high.
Cook chicken 5-7 minutes per side, until cooked through. Rest before slicing.
Baking:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place chicken in baking dish and bake 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
Assemble and Serve:
Slice chicken. Serve over rice, quinoa, salad, or tortillas.
Top generously with mango salsa and lime wedges. Enjoy!
Notes
Marinate longer for even deeper flavor!
Swap chicken thighs for juicy results.
Make extra mango salsa—it’s delicious with chips or fish.
Adjust jalapeño for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (active time; longer if marinating)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Grilling, Pan-Searing, or Baking
- Cuisine: American , Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg