Budget-Friendly Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa
Juicy grilled chicken breast topped with a fresh mango salsa bursting with tropical flavors. This Mexican-inspired grilling recipe (vegetarian-friendly), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, mango, 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 2, 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 oz chicken breast
- 1 medium, diced mango
- 1/2 small, finely chopped red onion
- 1 tbsp, chopped cilantro
- 1, juiced lime
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F). Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Grill for 5-6 minutes per side until charred and cooked through, then set aside.
- Step 2: In a bowl, combine mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and 1/2 tsp salt. Toss until fragrant and slightly sweetened by the lime.
- Step 3: Slice chicken and serve with salsa, garnished with additional cilantro and a drizzle of olive oil.
