Grilled Chicken Thighs with Mango Salsa

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Savory grilled chicken thighs served with a vibrant mango and red onion salsa. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 12 oz chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tsp cumin.
  2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F). Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and edges are golden.
  3. Step 3: While chicken grills, combine 1 cup diced mango, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper in a bowl.
  4. Step 4: Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then slice and serve topped with mango salsa.

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