Description
Grilled Mango Pineapple Chicken is a vibrant and tropical dish that transports your taste buds to a sunny paradise. This easy recipe features tender chicken marinated in a zesty blend of mango salsa, lime juice, and olive oil, perfectly complemented by the sweetness of grilled mango and pineapple. Ideal for summer barbecues or delightful weeknight dinners, this dish not only looks stunning but also bursts with flavor. Serve it alongside grilled vegetables or over a bed of fluffy rice for a complete meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces Island Salsa (or mango-pineapple salsa)
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
- 4 ounces diced mango
- 1/3 cup pineapple tidbits
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a ziptop bag, combine chicken, salsa, lime juice, olive oil, and black pepper. Seal and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
- Toss sliced bell peppers with olive oil, salt, and pepper; place them in a grill basket.
- Grill chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F). Grill peppers until tender.
- Serve chicken topped with additional salsa, diced mango, pineapple, and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg