Description
This Healthy Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa delivers a vibrant explosion of tropical flavor with minimal effort and zero clutter. Juicy, citrus-marinated chicken paired with a crisp, refreshing mango salsa, balancing sweet honey and zesty lime perfectly without refined sugars or heavy oils.
Ingredients
1 lb Chicken Breast
1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice
2 tbsp Raw Honey
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
1 Ripe Mango, diced
1/2 Red Onion, diced
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Sea Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or reusable silicone bag. Pour the marinade over the meat and let sit for at least 15 minutes
- Construct the Salsa: Dice the mango, red onion, and cilantro. Toss them in a clean bowl with a squeeze of lime and a pinch of salt
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a teaspoon of olive oil. Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Alternatively, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes
- Rest the Meat: Let the chicken rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing
- Assemble and Serve: Slice the chicken into strips, plate it, and top it with the fresh mango salsa
Notes
Do not over-marinate the chicken, as lime juice can change the texture if left too long.
Ensure your skillet is hot before adding the chicken to create a proper sear.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking or Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg