This Mango Cilantro Chicken has so much flavor but is a light, vibrant dish perfect for entertaining.
For marinade | ||
Mangoes | 2 , peeled, pitted and roughly chopped | |
Fresh cilantro | 1 Bunch (100 gm) , chopped | |
Red onion | 1/2 , diced | |
Minced ginger | 2 Tablespoon | |
Garlic clove | 4 , peeled and minced | |
Coconut milk | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Olive oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
Red wine vinegar | 2 Teaspoon | |
Hot sauce | 1 Tablespoon (((your choice))) | |
Fresh lime | 1 , juice extracted | |
Natural sweetener | 3/4 Cup (12 tbs) (((Truvía))) | |
Water | 4 Ounce , divided | |
For chicken | ||
Non stick cooking spray | 1/2 Teaspoon (((as needed))) | |
Boneless skinless chicken breast | 2 Pound | |
Kosher salt | 2 Teaspoon | |
Fresh ground black pepper | 1 Teaspoon |
GETTING READY
For Marinade:
1.In food processor, place mango, cilantro, red onion , ginger, garlic, coconut milk, olive oil, water, red wine vinegar, hot sauce, lime juice, and sweetener. Blend until nice and smooth.
2. Into a large plastic bag, pour half of the marinade and place the chicken in it. Seal and shake the bag to coat well. Place in fridge for 6-8 hours.
3. Preheat grill to medium high and grease it with non-stick spray.
MAKING
4. In a saucepan, pour the other half of the marinade, add water and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes or until thickened.
5. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken on grill, turn the grill down to medium and cook for 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degree F. After 10 minutes, frequently baste the chicken with the thickened marinade.
SERVING
6. Garnish with fresh cilantro and fresh slices of mango. Serve with brown rice and snow peas.
Serving size
Calories 278Calories from Fat 114
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13 g20%
Saturated Fat 7 g35%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 635 mg26.46%
Total Carbohydrates 13 g4.3%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 9 g
Protein 27 g54%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet