Grilled Citrus-Chili Chicken Skewers with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

Juicy chicken marinated in a zesty citrus and chili blend, grilled to perfection and served with a fresh mango salsa for a vibrant, colorful meal. This Caribbean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 52 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, orange juice, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 large mango, diced
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 8 wooden skewers, soaked

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add chicken cubes, toss to coat, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare mango salsa by combining 1 large diced mango, 1/2 medium diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 small minced jalapeño in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated chicken pieces onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
4. Step 4: Grill chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and chicken is nicely charred on edges.
5. Step 5: Serve hot chicken skewers topped with fresh mango salsa for a bright and flavorful lunch or dinner.