You have to try this mango chicken! Chicken breasts are pounded thin and marinated in a sweet, smokey, citrusy sauce, cooked in a hot pan, and served with a spicy mango salsa.
Servings : 4servings
Prep Time 20 minutesmins
Cook Time 10 minutesmins
Marinade Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 1 hourhr
Ingredients
For the chicken
2largeboneless, skinless chicken breasts,cut in half longwise
4tablespoonsolive oil,divided
2tablespoonslime juice
½tablespoonagave
2teaspoonssalt
1½teaspoonssmoked paprika
2teaspoonsground cumin
1teaspoongarlic powder
¼cupchopped fresh cilantro
For the mango salsa
2ripe mangoes,peeled, seeded, and cut into cubes
½smallred onion,diced
½jalapeno,seeded and diced
2tablespoonslime juice
1½tablespoonsolive oil
½tablespoonagave
¼cupchopped fresh cilantro
1clovegarlic,minced
½teaspoonsmoked paprika
1pinchsalt
Instructions
Pound the chicken. Place each piece of chicken between two layers of plastic wrap and use a rolling pin to pound it to an even thickness (about ¾ inch). Place the chicken in a large resealable Ziplock bag.
Marinate the chicken. Whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lime juice, agave, salt, smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic powder, and pour the mixture over the chicken. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken. Place it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Make the mango salsa. Add the mangos, onion, and jalapeno to a mixing bowl. Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, agave, cilantro, garlic, smoked paprika, and salt, and pour the mixture over the mangos. Toss to coat the mangos thoroughly.
Cook the chicken. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 5 minutes and then flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
Rest. Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve. Serve the chicken with the mango salsa, and garnish it with cilantro.
Chicken: I used a little over a pound of chicken breasts for this recipe. I suggest pounding all the chicken breasts to an even thickness because that helps achieve quick and even cooking.
Marinating: Try to marinate the chicken for at least 20 to 30 minutes to infuse it with flavor.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.