The best summer chicken recipe is here! Chili citrus seasoning and a fresh mango salsa take this chicken from drab to fab in just 30 minutes.
I'm in love with this mango chicken. The salsa is so fresh and chili citrus seasoning gives the chicken just the right amount of spice.
Don't let the simplicity of this recipe fool you. With perfectly balanced flavors, this dish is sure to be requested over and over again.
The salsa is a twist on my mango pineapple salsa and is the perfect topping for the chicken. For a complete dish, I love serving with cilantro lime coconut rice.
For another chicken dish ready in less than 30 minutes, try Creamy Cajun Chicken Orzo.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breast - my go-to for quick-cooking meals.
- Seasonings - a blend of chili citrus seasoning, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mango - For a shortcut, look for pre-cut mango spears sold in the produce department. Find tips for cutting mango in this pineapple mango salsa recipe.
Step-by-step instructions
See the recipe card for complete instructions and ingredient amounts.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a small bowl, combine the chili citrus seasoning, onion and garlic powders, salt and pepper. Sprinkle over both sides of the chicken.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil and the chicken. Cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 10-15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
TIP: The cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of the chicken breasts. Always use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to the proper safe temperature.
- Meanwhile, combine the mango, red onion, and chives in a small bowl. Add the juice of half a lime and stir. Season to taste with salt.
- Spoon the salsa over the chicken and serve.
Variations
This dish can easily be customized based on your flavor preferences.
- Spicy - Add a finely diced jalapeno to the salsa.
- Blackened chicken - Season the chicken with blackened seasoning for an extra punch of spice.
- Fruit - Use pineapple or strawberries instead of mango.
FAQs
Mango salsa can be used as a topping for fish tacos or chicken nachos. It's a refreshing side dish to pair with your favorite Tex-Mex fare. Serve as an appetizer with tortilla chips, or add to a pulled pork sandwich.
Mango salsa can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days.
In addition to chicken, mango pairs wonderfully with turkey, pork, shrimp, and fish, such as cod or haddock.
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Chicken with Mango Salsa
EQUIPMENT
Ingredients
Chicken
- ½ teaspoon chili citrus seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil (or olive oil)
Mango Salsa
- 1 cup finely diced mango
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- ½ lime (juiced)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a small bowl, combine the chili citrus seasoning, onion and garlic powder, salt and pepper. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and the chicken. Cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 10-15 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees. (Note 1)
- Meanwhile, combine the mango, red onion, chives, and lime juice in a small bowl. Toss together. Season to taste with salt.
- Spoon the salsa over the chicken and serve.
Notes
- The actual cook time will vary depending on the size and thickness of the chicken breasts. Always use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches the safe temperature of 165 degrees. For small chicken breasts, start checking the temperature after 7-8 minutes.
- For variations, add jalapeno to the salsa, use blackened seasoning on the chicken, swap pineapple or strawberries for the mango, or use pork or fish in place of chicken.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending upon the exact amounts and specific ingredients used.
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