| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 10 minutes |
| Total Time | 20 minutes |
| Intensity | ⚡⚡ (Low-Medium) |
| Servings | 4 servings |
| Method | Grilling (stovetop or outdoor) |
Intensity Breakdown:
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Knife work (30%): Dicing mango, chopping cilantro, mincing jalapeño.
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Heat management (40%): Getting grill pan to medium-high heat without smoking out your kitchen.
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Multitasking (30%): Grilling chicken while tossing salsa together.
Ingredients
For the Grilled Chicken:
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz / 170g each)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
For the Mango Salsa:
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2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
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½ small red onion, finely diced (about ¼ cup)
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1 jalapeño, seeds removed and minced (keep seeds if you want heat)
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¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (stems removed)
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1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
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¼ teaspoon salt
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Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for extra kick)
Nutrition Information (Per Serving – 1 chicken breast + ¾ cup salsa)
Calculated using standard ingredient databases. Values are estimates.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 385 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Total Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Total Sugars | 22 g (natural from mango) |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
| Vitamin C | 85% DV |
| Vitamin A | 45% DV |
| Potassium | 670 mg |