Sautéed Caribbean Jerk Chicken with Mango Salsa

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Tender chicken breasts marinated in spicy jerk seasoning, sautéed to perfection and topped with a fresh, tangy mango salsa. This caribbean-inspired chicken (gluten free) ready in about 32 minutes pairs chicken breasts, jerk seasoning, olive oil 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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
• 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, peeled and diced ripe mango
• 1 small, finely diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rub 4 chicken breasts evenly with 2 tbsp jerk seasoning and let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sauté for 5-6 minutes on each side until the outside is nicely browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. Step 3: While the chicken cooks, combine 1 large diced mango, 1 small finely diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl to make the mango salsa.
4. Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve the chicken topped with the fresh mango salsa.