Description
Grilled Mango Pineapple Chicken is a quick and delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the tropics right to your dinner table. In just 10 minutes of cooking time, you can savor juicy chicken breasts marinated in a sweet and tangy mango-pineapple salsa, complemented by zesty lime juice. This versatile recipe serves as a fantastic main course for summer cookouts or a simple weeknight meal. The colorful presentation and refreshing taste will impress your family and friends alike. Serve it with fresh salads, coconut rice, or warm tortillas for a complete tropical experience!
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
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a ziptop bag, combine chicken, salsa, lime juice, olive oil, and black pepper. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill: Lightly oil the grates and heat to medium-high.
- Grill vegetables: Toss sliced bell peppers with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a grill basket.
- Cook chicken: Place marinated chicken on one side of the grill and the vegetable-filled basket on the other. Grill for about 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Serve: Top grilled chicken with additional salsa and diced mango and pineapple.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg