Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender glazed chicken served with refreshing mango salsa over fluffy rice. A perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 large ripe mango, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice (for salsa)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and black pepper to make the glaze.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, brushing with glaze, until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
- Meanwhile, prepare the mango salsa by combining mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Toss well and set aside.
- Once chicken is cooked, drizzle with remaining glaze and let rest for 2 minutes.
- Serve chicken over a bed of rice, topped with fresh mango salsa.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less jalapeño to the salsa.
- Try coconut rice for an extra tropical twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice and salsa
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg