A delicious and vibrant dish featuring grilled chicken topped with fresh mango salsa, served with creamy coconut rice.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:1 hour
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Grilling
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 ripe mangoes, diced
1 medium tomato, diced
¼ small red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
¼ teaspoon salt
1½ cups long-grain white rice
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
Marinate the chicken: Combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and coat well. Marinate for 20–30 minutes.
Make the salsa: Combine mangoes, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Gently toss and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cook the coconut rice: Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear. Add rice, coconut milk, water, butter, and salt to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15–18 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed.
Rest the rice: Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in cilantro and lime juice.
Grill the chicken: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Rest: Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Serve: Spoon a generous amount of fresh mango salsa over the grilled chicken and serve alongside the warm coconut rice. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate longer if time allows.
Adjust the spiciness of the salsa by adding more or less jalapeño.