Grilled Chicken Mango Avocado (Printable Version)

Tender grilled chicken breasts complemented by a fresh mango and avocado salsa with lime zest.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Marinade

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Mango Avocado Salsa

09 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
10 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
11 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
12 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
13 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - Juice of 1 lime
16 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F (200°C).
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice until well combined.
03 - Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish or resealable bag. Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
04 - In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, avocado, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper, gently toss to combine, and set aside.
05 - Grill marinated chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
06 - Remove chicken from grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
07 - Slice rested chicken and arrange on serving plates. Top generously with mango avocado salsa and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare – ready in just 35 minutes
  • Perfect balance of savory grilled chicken and sweet-tangy salsa
  • Naturally gluten-free and packed with lean protein
  • Beautiful colors make for an impressive presentation
  • Versatile dish that works for casual weeknights or entertaining
02 -
  • For perfectly grilled chicken, ensure your grill is properly preheated before adding the meat
  • Let chicken come to room temperature for 10-15 minutes before grilling for more even cooking
  • Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness without cutting into the chicken and losing juices
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of chili flakes to the marinade
  • To prevent the avocado from browning in the salsa, make sure it's well coated with lime juice
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