Ohhh yes — Mango Tango Grilled Chicken is where tropical sweetness meets zesty spice. Juicy grilled chicken with a sweet, citrusy, slightly spicy mango glaze? Yes, please. 😍🔥🥭
🥭 Mango Tango Grilled Chicken
🛒 Ingredients:
For the marinade:
- 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 ripe mango, pureed (or ½ cup store-bought mango puree)
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp chili flakes or ½ jalapeño, minced (adjust to heat)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
For basting glaze (optional but 🔥):
- ¼ cup mango puree
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- Pinch of chili flakes
🔥 Instructions:
- Make the Marinade:
- Blend all marinade ingredients together until smooth.
- Pour over the chicken in a bowl or zip-top bag. Marinate at least 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours in the fridge).
- Grill the Chicken:
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
- Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side (depending on thickness), until nicely charred and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
- Optional Glaze:
- While grilling, simmer the basting glaze in a small pan until slightly thickened.
- Brush onto chicken during the last minute or two of grilling for a glossy, sticky finish.
- Rest & Serve:
- Let chicken rest a few minutes. Slice and serve with extra lime wedges and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
🍚 Pair With:
- Coconut rice or cilantro lime rice
- Grilled pineapple or mango salsa
- Avocado slices or a tropical slaw
It’s juicy, tangy, sweet, spicy, and 100% cookout-ready. Want a mango dipping sauce or salad pairing to go with it? I got you.
