Description
Grilled Mango Pineapple Chicken is a vibrant dish that transports you to a tropical paradise with every bite. Ready in just 10 minutes, this flavorful recipe combines juicy chicken breasts marinated in a zesty mango-pineapple salsa and grilled to perfection. The sweet notes of ripe mango and tangy pineapple perfectly complement the savory chicken, making it an ideal choice for summer barbecues, family dinners, or any casual gathering. Serve it alongside grilled vegetables or over a bed of greens for a complete meal that’s both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces mango-pineapple salsa
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining it with salsa, lime juice, olive oil, and black pepper in a ziptop bag. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Toss sliced yellow bell peppers with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a grill basket.
- Grill the marinated chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Simultaneously, grill the peppers until tender.
- Serve the grilled chicken topped with additional salsa, diced mango, pineapple, and fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg