Grilled Mango Salsa Chicken with a Sweet and Spicy Kick

This Mango Salsa Chicken recipe is a perfect combination of grilled chicken breasts topped with a refreshing and flavorful mango salsa. The chicken is marinated in a sweet and spicy sauce that adds a kick to every bite. The mango salsa adds a tropical twist with its sweet and tangy flavors. This dish is perfect for a summer barbecue or a weeknight dinner. It's easy to make and packed with deliciousness.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• For the marinade:
• - 1/4 cup olive oil
• - 2 tablespoons honey
• - 2 tablespoons lime juice
• - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• - 2 cloves garlic, minced
• - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• - Salt and pepper to taste
• For the mango salsa:
• - 2 ripe mangoes, diced
• - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• - 1/2 red onion, diced
• - 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
• - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• - 1 tablespoon lime juice
• - Salt to taste

Directions

1. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, lime juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
2. Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours.
3. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the excess marinade.
4. Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
5. While the chicken is grilling, prepare the mango salsa. In a bowl, combine the diced mangoes, red bell pepper, red onion, minced jalapeno, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well.
6. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, top each chicken breast with a generous amount of mango salsa.
7. Serve the Mango Salsa Chicken with a side of rice or salad. Enjoy!

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