Simple Chicken with Mango Salsa Recipe
Juicy oven-baked chicken coated in smoky spices, topped with a bright and zesty fresh mango salsa. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners or weekly meal prep.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 4 — boneless skinless chicken breasts about 6–8 oz each
- 2 tbsp — olive oil
- 1 tsp — cumin
- 1 tsp — chili powder
- 1 tsp — smoked paprika
- ½ tsp — dried oregano
- ½ tsp — black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Optional: ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Mango Salsa:
- 1 — large fresh mango diced
- ½ — red bell pepper finely diced
- ¼ cup — red onion finely diced
- 1 — jalapeño seeded and minced
- ¼ cup — fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tbsp — fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp — lime zest
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Remove chicken from the refrigerator and let it rest at room temperature for 10–15 minutes.2. Place chicken breasts on a cutting board. If any are thicker than 1 inch, pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet. Pat completely dry with paper towels.3. Brush each breast with olive oil on both sides. In a small bowl, combine cumin, chilli powder, smoked paprika, oregano, black pepper, and salt. Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over both sides of each breast.4. Arrange the chicken on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 17–22 minutes, or until an internal thermometer reads 165°F. For a slightly crisped top, broil on high for the final 2 minutes — watch closely.5. While the chicken bakes, combine diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and lime zest in a bowl. Toss well and season with salt to taste.6. Remove chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon mango salsa generously over each breast and serve over rice, in tacos, or on a salad.
Notes
- Chicken can also be grilled over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side, or air fried at 400°F for 16–18 minutes.
- Mango salsa can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Store leftover chicken and salsa separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Chicken freezes well for up to 3 months.
- For a complete meal, serve over cilantro lime rice with sliced avocado and tortilla chips on the side.
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Protein: 38g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 380mg