Grilled Mango Chicken (Printable)

Tropical grilled chicken with sweet mango marinade, ready in just over an hour.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.3 pounds)

→ Mango Marinade

02 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (approximately 1 lime)
05 - 2 tablespoons honey
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat)
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

11 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
12 - Lime wedges, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine mango, olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth to create a uniform marinade consistency.
02 - Set aside 1/4 cup of the blended marinade in a separate container. This reserved portion will be used for brushing during grilling and as an extra serving sauce.
03 - Place chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass dish. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight for maximum flavor penetration.
04 - Heat grill to medium-high temperature (400°F). Lightly brush the grates with oil to prevent sticking and ensure easy release of the chicken.
05 - Take chicken from the refrigerator and remove from the marinade. Let excess liquid drip off each piece. Discard all used marinade that has been in contact with raw chicken.
06 - Place chicken on the preheated grill. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, turning once. During the final 2 minutes of cooking, brush with the reserved marinade. Continue until internal temperature reaches 165°F when tested with a meat thermometer.
07 - Transfer grilled chicken to a clean cutting board or platter. Let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute throughout the meat. Slice against the grain for optimal tenderness.
08 - Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the sliced chicken. Arrange lime wedges alongside for serving. Serve immediately while still warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The marinade doubles as a finishing sauce for extra flavor
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes of active prep
  • Perfect for summer cookouts but works indoors too
02 -
  • Don't reuse the marinade that raw chicken soaked in, only use the reserved portion
  • Internal temperature should reach 165 degrees but pull it off at 160 as it will continue cooking
  • Letting the chicken rest before cutting keeps all those juices inside where they belong
03 -
  • Pound thicker end of chicken breasts to even thickness for consistent cooking
  • Don't move the chicken around too much while grilling, let those beautiful char marks develop

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