Mango Salsa Chicken Skewers
Juicy chicken cubes grilled with a vibrant mango salsa for a sweet-tart flavor that pairs perfectly with tropical notes. This Tropical-inspired grilling recipe (high protein), ready in about 30 minutes, blends boneless skinless chicken breasts, mango, red onion into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mango
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cut 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and thread onto skewers.
- Step 2: In a bowl, combine 1 cup diced mango, 1/2 cup diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to create the salsa mixture.
- Step 3: Brush the chicken skewers thoroughly with the salsa mixture, then grill over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
