Masa-Crusted Chicken with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

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Chicken breasts coated in corn masa and pan-seared, paired with a vibrant mango salsa featuring red onion and cilantro. This Mexican-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 37 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, corn masa flour, all-purpose flour 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 (about 1 lb total) chicken breasts
1/2 cup corn masa flour
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup mango
1/4 cup red onion
2 tbsp cilantro
1 tbsp lime juice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a shallow dish, mix 1/2 cup corn masa flour, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Dredge 2 chicken breasts (about 1 lb total) in the mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
Step 3: While chicken cooks, in a bowl, combine 1 cup diced mango, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 1 tbsp lime juice. Mix well and set aside.
Step 4: Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice into 1/2-inch pieces.
Step 5: Serve chicken slices topped with mango salsa, drizzling any excess juice from the salsa over the top.