Sautéed Chicken with Fresh Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-17 · Updated 2026-07-17

Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts topped with a fresh and vibrant mango salsa, blending sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors for a crowd-pleasing dish. This Latin American-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 2 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 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 squeezed lime juice
• 1 tsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Place chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, flipping once, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest.
3. Step 3: While chicken cooks, combine 1 cup diced ripe mango, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1 minced small jalapeño (seeded), and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro in a bowl.
4. Step 4: Add 2 tbsp fresh lime juice and 1 tsp honey to the mango mixture; stir gently until well combined and let sit for 5 minutes to marry flavors.
5. Step 5: Slice rested chicken and serve topped with 1/2 cup mango salsa per plate, allowing the sweet heat to complement the savory chicken perfectly.