Description
Grilled Mango Pineapple Chicken is a delightful tropical dish that brings the flavors of summer to your dinner table. In just 10 minutes, you can enjoy juicy, marinated chicken breasts topped with a vibrant mango and pineapple salsa. Perfect for BBQs or quick weeknight meals, this recipe combines lean protein with fresh fruits for a healthy and delicious option. The addition of colorful grilled peppers enhances the presentation and adds to the fresh flavors. Whether served over rice, in tacos, or alongside vegetables, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces mango-pineapple salsa
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in a ziptop bag with salsa, lime juice, olive oil, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Toss sliced bell peppers with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a grill basket.
- Grill marinated chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Grill peppers until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Serve chicken topped with additional salsa, diced mango, and pineapple; garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg