Mango-Lime Glazed Grilled Chicken Skewers
Tropical flavor meets grilling with chicken, bell peppers, and mango glazed with a zesty lime-honey sauce. This tropical-inspired grilling ready in about 45 minutes pairs (boneless, skinless) chicken thighs, medium, sliced red bell pepper, medium, sliced green bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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
- 1.25 lbs (boneless, skinless) chicken thighs
- 1 medium, sliced red bell pepper
- 1 medium, sliced green bell pepper
- 1 ripe, cubed mango
- 2 small, juiced lime
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Toss chicken, bell peppers, and mango with olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Let rest 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Thread vegetables and chicken onto skewers, spacing evenly for even cooking.
- Step 3: Preheat grill to medium (375°F). Grill skewers 8-10 minutes per side, turning occasionally.
- Step 4: Brush with remaining glaze during last 3 minutes of grilling. Serve warm with a side of cilantro-lime rice.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Mango-Lime Glazed Grilled Chicken Skewers take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (20 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Mango-Lime Glazed Grilled Chicken Skewers?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ripe, cubed mango from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Mango-Lime Glazed Grilled Chicken Skewers?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Mango-Lime Glazed Grilled Chicken Skewers for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Mango-Lime Glazed Grilled Chicken Skewers?
Tropical grilling like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★★★☆☆
It was fine. Came out a bit bland for my taste.
- ★★☆☆☆
Didn't come together the way I expected. Flavors were flat.
