Description
Grilled Mango Lime Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that brings a tropical twist to your weeknight meals or weekend barbecues. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy tender chicken strips marinated in a zesty mango-lime sauce that guarantees to impress your family and guests alike. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only healthy but also incredibly versatile, perfect for salads, wraps, or enjoying on its own. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this dish makes healthy eating easy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 cup cubed mango
- 3 TBSP freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup cilantro, leaves and stems
- 1.5 tsps sea salt
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine mango, lime juice, olive oil, green onions, garlic, cilantro, and salt. Pulse until smooth.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken strips in a mixing bowl; ensure they're well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature should be 165°F).
- Serve garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg