Banking Balance Chicken with Mango Salsa

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-16 · Updated 2026-04-16

Savory pan-seared chicken breast served with a bright mango salsa that balances sweet and tangy notes. This latin american-inspired chicken ready in about 35 minutes pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 large (about 6 oz each) chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
• 1 cup diced mango
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, then transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
3. Step 3: While chicken cooks, heat remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl over medium heat. Add red onion and garlic, sautéing for 2 minutes until softened but not browned.
4. Step 4: Stir in diced mango, red bell pepper, lime juice, and 1/2 tsp cumin. Cook for 3 minutes until peppers are slightly tender and flavors meld, then stir in 2 tbsp chopped cilantro.
5. Step 5: Slice rested chicken and serve immediately with mango salsa spooned over top.