Grilled Mango Chicken
Deliciously grilled chicken thighs marinated with mango, soy sauce, and garlic, garnished with cilantro.
Equipment
- Grill
- blender
Ingredients
Marinade
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 2 large mangos
- 3 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoon water or more as needed
Chicken
- 2 lb chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Add chicken to a plastic bag or a large baking dish; set aside.
- Make the marinade: Add the soy sauce, mangos, garlic, ginger, and water to a small blender or food processor and pulse until smooth.
- Reserve ¼ cup of the sauce, then pour the rest over the chicken. Seal the bag shut and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours.
- To grill: Heat grill to 400°, then remove the chicken from the bag with tongs, shaking off any excess marinade. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side.
- Once the chicken is done, place it on a serving platter or plate and brush it with the reserved sauce. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro (optional) and enjoy!
Notes
Calories are per serving (approx. 2 chicken thighs) and are an estimation. This recipe was intended for chicken thighs; if you want to grill chicken breasts, you may need to grill for more or less time depending on the size (always check the internal temperature!). Storage: store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 2thighsCalories: 549kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 40gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 222mgSodium: 1799mgPotassium: 536mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 202IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg
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