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Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa

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:

  • Knife work (30%): Dicing mango, chopping cilantro, mincing jalapeño.

  • Heat management (40%): Getting grill pan to medium-high heat without smoking out your kitchen.

  • Multitasking (30%): Grilling chicken while tossing salsa together.


Ingredients

For the Grilled Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz / 170g each)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)

For the Mango Salsa:

  • 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)

  • ½ small red onion, finely diced (about ¼ cup)

  • 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and minced (keep seeds if you want heat)

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (stems removed)

  • 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 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

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