Description
Grilled Mango Pineapple Chicken is your ticket to a tropical getaway, all in just 10 minutes! This vibrant dish features juicy chicken marinated in a delightful blend of mango-pineapple salsa and zesty lime juice, delivering a burst of refreshing flavors. Perfect for casual family dinners or summer barbecues, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to please any palate. Serve it alongside grilled vegetables, fresh salads, or coconut rice for a complete meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Elevate your grilling game with this delicious summertime favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 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
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a ziptop bag, combine chicken, salsa, lime juice, olive oil, and black pepper. Seal tightly and shake until chicken is coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Prepare Peppers: Toss sliced yellow bell peppers with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a grill basket.
- Grill: Place marinated chicken on one side of the grill and the peppers on the other. Grill chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Stir peppers occasionally until tender.
- Serve: Top grilled chicken with additional salsa, diced mango, pineapple, and cilantro before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg