Description
Grilled Mango Pineapple Chicken is a vibrant and juicy dish that captures the essence of summer with its tropical flavors. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick meal features succulent chicken marinated in a zesty mango-pineapple salsa and fresh lime juice. The grilling process enhances the natural sweetness of the fruits while providing those perfect char marks. Ideal for cookouts, family dinners, or meal prep, you can serve it alongside grilled vegetables, rice, or in tacos for a delightful twist. This recipe not only brings joy to your taste buds but also presents an eye-catching dish that will impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ 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
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a ziptop bag, combine chicken, salsa, lime juice, olive oil, and black pepper. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Prepare the peppers: Toss sliced bell peppers with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a grill basket.
- Grill: Place marinated chicken on one side of the grill and add peppers on the other. Grill chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Stir peppers occasionally until desired tenderness is reached.
- Serve: Transfer chicken to a platter; top with additional salsa, diced mango, pineapple tidbits, and optional cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg