Description
Grilled Mango Pineapple Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of summer with every bite. This easy-to-make recipe features succulent chicken breasts marinated in a tropical blend of mango and pineapple salsa, lime juice, and olive oil, ensuring each piece is juicy and bursting with flavor. Perfect for family barbecues or casual gatherings, this dish can be served alongside grilled veggies or over a bed of greens for a complete meal. Enjoy the refreshing taste of summer any time of year!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces mango-pineapple salsa
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a ziptop bag, combine chicken, salsa, lime juice, olive oil, and black pepper. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat grill: Prepare your grill to medium-high heat.
- Prepare peppers: Toss sliced yellow bell peppers with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a grill basket.
- Grill: Place marinated chicken on one side of the grill and the peppers on the other. Cook chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Serve: Transfer grilled chicken to a platter and top with additional salsa, diced mango, pineapple, and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg