Description
Sizzling Grilled Mango Chicken brings Caribbean sunshine to your dinner plate, marrying sweet tropical fruit with succulent grilled protein. Juicy chicken kissed with tangy mango marinade promises a delightful meal that transports you to island paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
Fruit and Aromatics:
- 2 mangos
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- Cilantro for garnish
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) water (or more as needed)
Instructions
- Transform ripe mangos into a silky puree by peeling, dicing, and blending until completely smooth.
- Create a vibrant marinade by combining the mango puree with umami-rich soy sauce, aromatic grated garlic, and zesty ginger.
- Adjust the marinade’s consistency by introducing water, ensuring a perfect coating texture for the chicken.
- Transfer chicken thighs into a large sealed container, thoroughly drenching each piece with the fragrant mango mixture.
- Allow the chicken to absorb flavors by refrigerating for a minimum of 60 minutes, with overnight marination delivering maximum taste intensity.
- Prepare the grill, heating to a medium-high temperature around 400-450°F for optimal cooking conditions.
- Carefully extract chicken from the marinade, positioning pieces on the heated grill grates with precision.
- Cook chicken for approximately 6-8 minutes per side, rotating once to achieve beautiful char marks and ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Finish the dish by scattering freshly chopped cilantro across the grilled chicken, adding a bright, herbaceous note to the tropical-inspired meal.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken thighs by pounding them to an even thickness before marinating for more consistent cooking and better flavor absorption.
- Swap soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free alternative that maintains the umami depth of the marinade.
- Reserve some marinade before adding raw chicken to use as a delicious sauce or glaze after grilling, ensuring food safety by not cross-contaminating.
- Enhance tropical flavors by adding a splash of lime juice or a pinch of chili flakes to the marinade for an extra zesty kick that complements the sweet mango.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg