Description
Delicious pan-seared chicken topped with fresh mango salsa – a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 ripe mangos, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper to create a seasoning mix.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the spice mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and chicken is golden brown.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the mango salsa by combining diced mango, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and honey in a bowl.
- Gently mix all salsa ingredients and season with a pinch of salt to taste.
- Serve the cooked chicken topped with a generous portion of mango salsa.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, leave some seeds in the jalapeño or add a dash of hot sauce to the salsa.
- You can prepare the mango salsa ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours for enhanced flavor.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: mango salsa, chicken recipe, gluten-free, quick dinner, healthy recipe, summer dish
