Grilled Citrus-Chipotle Chicken with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

Tender grilled chicken breasts marinated in a smoky chipotle and citrus blend, served with a fresh mango salsa bursting with tropical flavors. This Mexican-inspired grilling recipe (dairy-free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, fresh orange juice, 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

• 4 pieces, about 6 oz each chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 peppers, minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 large, diced ripe mango
• 1/2 cup, diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño
• 1 tbsp honey
• for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined. Add 4 chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
2. Step 2: While chicken marinates, prepare mango salsa by combining 1 large diced ripe mango, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 minced small jalapeño (seeded), and 1 tbsp honey in a bowl. Stir gently and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and chicken has nice grill marks.
4. Step 4: Transfer chicken to a plate, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve topped with the chilled mango salsa and lime wedges for squeezing.