Pan-Seared Chicken with Spiced Tropical Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts topped with a vibrant, spiced mango salsa that balances sweetness and heat. This Caribbean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 cup diced ripe mango
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving, until golden brown and edges crisp. Flip and cook another 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken and rest for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup diced ripe mango, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1 small minced jalapeño (seeded), 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice. Stir gently to mix flavors.
4. Step 4: Serve each chicken breast topped with a generous scoop of the mango salsa, allowing the sweet and spicy notes to complement the savory seared chicken.