Description
A vibrant and fresh Chicken with Mango Salsa recipe featuring juicy baked chicken breasts seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices, paired with a zesty, colorful mango salsa for a perfect balance of savory and sweet.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 3-4 chicken breasts (1 ½ - 2 lb.)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½-1 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cracked pepper (adjust as desired)
- ½ teaspoon oregano
For the Mango Salsa
- 2 mangoes, diced (about 3 cups diced mango)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- ⅓ cup cilantro, loosely packed and chopped
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Chicken: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Place the chicken breasts in a 9x13 baking dish and pound them to an even thickness of about 1 inch to ensure uniform cooking.
- Season the Chicken: Brush olive oil on both sides of each chicken breast. Sprinkle sea salt to taste, then whisk together garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cracked pepper, and oregano. Evenly sprinkle this seasoning blend on both sides of the chicken.
- Bake the Chicken: Bake for 17-22 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Thicker chicken breasts may require longer cooking. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prepare Mango Salsa: While the chicken is baking, combine diced mangoes, red bell pepper, jalapeño, red onion, lime juice, lime zest, chopped cilantro, and sea salt in a bowl. Mix well and chill until the chicken is ready.
- Serve: Spoon a generous amount of mango salsa over each chicken breast and enjoy this vibrant, flavorful dish.
- Optional Grilling Method: For grilled chicken, preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Oil the grill grates and cook chicken breasts for 8-10 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Optional Air Frying Method: Preheat the air fryer to 360°F and lightly oil the basket. Cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side until fully cooked.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are pounded to an even thickness for even cooking.
- Adjust seasoning quantities to suit your taste preferences.
- Mango salsa can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours for enhanced flavors.
- Monitor the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer for safety and juiciness.
- Jalapeño can be omitted or reduced if you prefer less heat in the salsa.
