Description
Grilled Mango Lime Chicken is a juicy, flavor-packed dish featuring tender chicken marinated in a sweet mango, zesty lime, and savory glaze. Perfect for summer grilling or easy weeknight dinners, this recipe delivers a bold balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 ripe mango
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- In a blender, combine mango, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, coconut aminos, hot sauce, maple syrup (or honey), salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Reserve ¼ cup of the marinade in a glass container and refrigerate for later use.
- Place chicken breasts in a bowl and coat thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 4–8 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and place on the grill.
- Cook for about 10 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Brush the reserved marinade over the chicken before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate overnight but do not exceed 8 hours.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for a juicier result.
- No grill? Use a grill pan or bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Add extra hot sauce or chili flakes for more heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 4 hours marinating:
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg