Grilled Chipotle-Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

Smoky grilled chicken marinated in chipotle and lime served alongside a refreshing mango salsa bursting with tropical flavors. This Latin American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, fresh lime juice 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

• 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 peppers minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 diced ripe mango
• 1 small diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 small seeded and minced jalapeño
• 1 tsp fresh lime zest
• 1 tsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 minced chipotle peppers in adobo, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp ground cumin to create a marinade. Add 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
2. Step 2: While chicken marinates, prepare the mango salsa by mixing 1 diced ripe mango, 1 small diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 small minced and seeded jalapeño, 1 tsp fresh lime zest, and 1 tsp honey in a bowl. Stir gently and refrigerate until serving.
3. Step 3: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, and grill for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and edges have char marks.
4. Step 4: Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve topped with the fresh mango salsa for a vibrant contrast of smoky and sweet flavors.