Cilantro-Lime Chicken with
Mango Avocado
Salsa

  • Prep time25
  • Cook time10
  • Servings6
Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa
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Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

Ingredients(14)

Chicken Marinade
  • boneless, skinless chicken breasts

    lb.
  • orange juice, separated

    ¾ cup + 3 tablespoons
  • olive oil

    ½ cup
  • fresh lime juice, separated

    1/3 cup + 3 tablespoons
  • lime zest, separated

    teaspoons
  • honey

    1 tablespoon
  • cumin

    1 teaspoon
  • soy sauce

    tablespoons
  • minced garlic

    1 teaspoon
  • coarsely chopped cilantro, separated

    ½ cup
Mango Avocado Salsa

For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.

Steps(10)

  • 1

    Whisk together all of the marinade ingredients: 3/4 cup orange juice, olive oil, 1/3 cup lime juice, 1 teaspoon lime zest, honey, cumin, soy sauce, garlic and 1/4 cup cilantro in a medium-sized bowl. Remove about 1/2 cup (put in an airtight container in the fridge for later) and pour the rest into a large sealable bag.

  • 2

    Trim the chicken of fat and pound the breasts to even thickness or slice in half to get evenly sized breasts and place in the bag with marinade.

  • 3

    Place in the fridge for at least 3 hours making sure to flip the bag halfway through the time it is in the fridge. I recommend marinating for 6–8 hours.

  • 4

    Lightly oil the grill grate and then place the marinated chicken (discard marinade in bag) on the grill.

  • 5

    Cook for 10–12 minutes turning as needed (depending on the size of your pieces) or until chicken juices run clear and internal temperature is at 165°F.

  • 6

    As you flip and cook the chicken, brush it generously with the reserved 1/2 cup marinade frequently.

  • Salsa
  • 7

    For the salsa, take the remaining 3 tablespoons orange juice, remaining 3 tablespoons lime juice, remaining lime zest, and remaining 1/2 cup cilantro and toss together.

  • 8

    When grilling the chicken, also grill the mango. Brush with oil and grill on one side for about 4–5 minutes at medium-high heat.

  • 9

    Chop the grilled mango and avocado into small bite-sized pieces. Add to the salsa with the diced red onion.

  • 10

    Drizzle the cilantro lime dressing over the chicken breasts and top with a generous few spoonfuls of the salsa. Enjoy immediately.


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