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Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa – Healthyish Foods

Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa

Yield: 4 cutlets with salsa
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
This grilled cilantro lime chicken with mango salsa is a weeknight win. The chicken is marinated in a simple combination of fresh lime juice, avocado oil, honey, garlic, salt and fresh cilantro.
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Ingredients

Cilantro Lime Chicken

  • 1 lb. chicken breasts, butterflied, Smart Chicken
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, diced small, about 1 large clove
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Mango Salsa

  • 1.5 cups mango, peel, pit and dice
  • ¾ cup red bell pepper, core and dice small
  • ⅓ - ½ cup red onion, dice small
  • ⅓ cup jalapeno, remove seeds, devein and dice small
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped small
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Garnishes

  • ¼ - ½ avocado, sliced on side
  • 2 cups cooked rice

Equipment

  • 1 glass bowl to marinate the chicken
  • 1 grill brush
  • 1 gas grill
  • 1 mixing bowl for the salsa

Instructions 

How to Make Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa

    Marinate the Chicken

    • Butterfly the chicken breasts and set them aside. Combine avocado oil, fresh cilantro, fresh squeezed lime juice, honey, diced garlic, and salt in a glass mixing bowl. Add the chicken cutlets and toss until they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

    Make the Mango Salsa

    • Combine diced mango, diced red onion, diced jalapeno, diced red bell pepper, fresh squeezed lime juice, salt and fresh cilantro. Gently toss everything together until its well combined. Cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to use it.

    Grill the Chicken

    • Preheat the grill to 400-450 degrees. Brush the grates with avocado oil. Add the marinated chicken cutlets to the hot grill. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from the grill. Top with mango and serve with fresh lime wedges and sliced avocado. Enjoy.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cutlet with salsa, Calories: 337kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 45mg, Sodium: 378mg, Potassium: 573mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 1750IU, Vitamin C: 73mg, Calcium: 29mg, Iron: 1mg
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Calories: 337