Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa (Printable Version)
Tender grilled chicken with sweet honey-lime marinade and fresh mango topping
# What You Need:
→ For the Honey Lime Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - Zest and juice of 2 limes
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ For the Mango Salsa
09 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and diced
10 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
11 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
12 - 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional, for heat)
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Juice of 1 lime
15 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
16 - Lime wedges
17 - Additional cilantro (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
03 - While the chicken marinates, combine mango, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss gently and refrigerate until ready to serve.
04 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
05 - Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess marinade. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
06 - Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
07 - Top each chicken breast with generous spoonfuls of mango salsa. Garnish with lime wedges and extra cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The honey lime caramelization creates those gorgeous grill marks everyone loves
- Mango salsa transforms ordinary chicken into something that feels like vacation food
- Everything comes together in under an hour but tastes like you fussed all day
02 -
- The honey in the marinade can burn quickly, so watch the grill carefully and move chicken to a cooler spot if needed
- Mango salsa tastes best at room temperature, take it out of the fridge while the chicken rests
- Do not reuse the marinade that raw chicken has soaked in for food safety reasons
03 -
- Room temperature chicken grills more evenly, take it out 20 minutes before cooking
- If using wooden skewers for kabobs, soak them for 30 minutes to prevent burning