Description
Grilled Mango Pineapple Chicken is a quick tropical recipe featuring juicy grilled chicken, sweet mango and pineapple, and a bright citrus marinade perfect for summer meals.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 ounces mango-pineapple salsa
⅓ cup lime juice
¼ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces mango-pineapple salsa (for garnish)
½ cup diced mango
⅓ cup pineapple tidbits
2 to 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Instructions
Add chicken, salsa, lime juice, olive oil, and black pepper to a zip-top bag and mix well to coat.
Refrigerate and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil grates.
Place bell peppers in a grill basket, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Grill chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side with lid closed.
Flip chicken and cook another 4 to 5 minutes until fully cooked.
Stir peppers occasionally while grilling until tender and slightly charred.
Transfer chicken to a serving platter and top with salsa, mango, pineapple, and cilantro before serving.
Notes
Chicken is best served fresh for optimal texture and flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze for up to 4 months if needed.
Use fresh fruit when possible for brighter flavor and better texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 521
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 1339mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0.02g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 109mg