Grilled Mango Pineapple Chicken (Print version)
Juicy grilled chicken marinated with mango pineapple salsa, lime, and garlic, then finished with charred peppers and fresh fruit.
# Ingredients:
For the chicken marinade
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1 1/2 lb (680 g) thin boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets
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3/4 cup (180 ml) mango pineapple salsa, plus more for serving
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1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, finely grated or minced
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1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
For the peppers and topping
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1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 cup (85 g) diced fresh mango
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1/2 cup (90 g) diced pineapple, well drained if canned
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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1 lime, cut into wedges
# Instructions:
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In a bowl, stir together mango pineapple salsa, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Spoon 2 tablespoons into a clean small bowl for serving and refrigerate it.
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Place the chicken cutlets in a zip-top bag or shallow dish. Add the remaining marinade, turn to coat, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
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Heat the grill to medium-high, about 400°F. Clean and oil the grates so the sweet marinade does not stick.
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Toss the bell pepper strips with olive oil and salt. Place them in a grill basket or on a piece of grill-safe foil with holes poked through for smoke and heat.
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Remove chicken from the marinade and let excess drip off. Discard used marinade. Grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, until browned and 165°F in the thickest part.
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Cook the peppers beside the chicken, stirring now and then, until crisp-tender with charred edges, about 8-10 minutes total.
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Transfer chicken to a platter and rest for 5 minutes. Top with diced mango, pineapple, cilantro, the reserved clean salsa, and lime wedges. Serve with the grilled peppers.
# Good to know:
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Marinating time can be 30 minutes to overnight.
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Best served hot from the grill with fresh fruit topping.
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Use a thermometer for the juiciest chicken.