Jerk Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa
This easy recipe uses a spice blend to deliver delicious Jamaican jerk chicken in a fraction of the usual time. Pair with fresh mango salsa for a flavorful, healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced or pounded thin
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 small jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
- 2 cups chopped mango
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- juice of 1/2 lime
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir the jerk seasoning and olive oil together into a thin paste. Rub evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Grill or saute chicken for 4-6 minutes on each side, or just until it hits 165 degrees F and is no longer pink in the middle. Remove and set aside to rest briefly.
- While chicken cooks and rests, prep the salsa. Combine avocado, red pepper, jalapeno, mango, red onion, cilantro, salt, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Toss gently to mix.
- Serve individual chicken breasts with generous spoonfuls of salsa. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 376 kcal, Carbohydrates: 16 g, Protein: 40 g, Fat: 17 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 116 mg, Sodium: 383 mg, Potassium: 1087 mg, Fiber: 5 g, Sugar: 11 g, Vitamin A: 2521 IU, Vitamin C: 61 mg, Calcium: 32 mg, Iron: 2 mg
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