Grilled Mango Pineapple Chicken
Grilled Mango Pineapple Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of summer to your table. This easy-to-make recipe features juicy, marinated chicken grilled to perfection and topped with a fresh mango-pineapple salsa. In just 10 minutes of cooking time, you can enjoy a delightful meal that’s perfect for family gatherings, weeknight dinners, or summer barbecues.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 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
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 4 ounces Island salsa (or as desired)
- 1/2 cup diced mango (I used frozen that I thawed and drained)
- 1/3 cup pineapple tidbits (I used frozen that I thawed and drained)
- 2 to 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional for garnishing)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining it with salsa, lime juice, olive oil, and pepper in a ziptop bag. Let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Toss sliced bell peppers with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a grill basket.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through, while stirring the peppers until tender.
- Serve the grilled chicken topped with additional salsa, diced mango, and pineapple.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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