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    Home » Recipes

    Skillet Chicken Topped With Mango Salsa

    Published: May 23, 2020 by Sonila · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    End of May is usually both hectic & exciting in our house. School is about to end, summer is so close by but there are still so many activities to attend, graduation ceremonies, BBQs, end of year exams etc etc. As a mom, I just want to put a healthy, flavorful dinner on the table that doesn’t take hours to make. This skillet Chicken in Mango Salsa is a family friendly dish that is our favorite this time of year where we can use fresh mangoes from our backyard.

    Skillet Chicken in Mango Salsa - picture shows a large round plate with cooked chicken topped with a mango salsa. There are 2 lemon halves in the plate too.
    Skillet Chicken in Mango Salsa

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    Mango Salsa

    This mango salsa is kid friendly. I make it with lemon instead of lime. Also, instead of jalapenos I add green bell pepper. It’s still delicious, but the flavor is not too strong. It’s the perfect salsa for picky kids:).

    A square bowl with mango salsa that has a spoon in it.
    Mango Salsa

    I usually prepare the mango salsa about 1 hr or so before dinner time and then put it in the refrigerator to chill. On days we are in kids activities, I don’t have the time to prepare it 1 hr before dinner.

    So I either put all ingredients in the refrigerator so they can be chilled and then prepare the salsa as I’m cooking the chicken. Or I prepare the salsa way ahead of time and just let it chill longer.

    Ingredients for Mango Salsa
    Ingredients for Mango Salsa

    Skillet Chicken

    You can season the chicken any way you like. I usually go back to basics on dinners like this. Just simple seasoning with oregano, paprika & salt. If your family likes spicy you can add your favorite spicy seasoning to the mix. My kids don’t like spicy so usually I keep this dinner just flavorful but not spicy.

    Seasonings for Chicken Breast
    Seasonings for Chicken Breast

    Mix up the seasonings. Then coat chicken breast on it on both sides. Just a side note here: chicken breasts vary so much in size. The ones I bought were huge, so I had to slice them through the thicker side to create smaller pieces. It’s hard to cook them in a skillet when they’re so big.

    Seasoned chicken breasts (6 pieces) uncooked.
    Seasoned Chicken Breasts

    Add 2-3 tbsps of olive oil in a skillet, keep the heat medium high. Add chicken in when oil is hot. Cook thoroughly on both sides for 4-5 minutes until chicken is well cooked. Since chicken is well seasoned, while cooking it will smoke up a lot.

    If you don’t mind firing up the grill, this chicken with mango salsa tastes great grilled too.

    How To Serve This Chicken in Mango Salsa?

    I usually serve this chicken in mango salsa with a side of jasmin rice. If we are eating outdoors in our deck, I like to add a side of fresh salad with lettuce and tomatoes.

    A family style dinner with chicken, mango salsa and rice. There's lemon halves garnishing the chicken plate.
    Skillet Chicken with Mango Salsa and Rice

    You can serve everything separate family style and prepare each plate separately. Or you can top all chicken with mango salsa before you place it on the table. It’s really an individual choice.

    A plate with cooked chicken pieces, topped with mango salsa and garnished with 2 lemon halves.

    Skillet Chicken Topped with Mango Salsa

    Sonila
    This delicious & flavorful chicken dinner is light and refreshing. The mango salsa makes all the difference. You can serve it with rice or a side salad. This is a favorite dinner recipe during mango season:)
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Chilling time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Fusion
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 165 kcal

    Equipment

    • Skillet

    Ingredients
      

    Mango Salsa

    • 1 Mango (large)
    • 1 lemon
    • 0.5 green bell pepper
    • 0.5 red bell pepper
    • 3 tbsps cilantro, fresh and chopped
    • 1 tsp salt add more to taste if needed
    • 0.25 red onion

    Chicken

    • 3 large chicken breast (or 4 small size ones)
    • 1 lemon
    • 2 tbsps dry oregano
    • 1 tbsp paprika
    • 2-3 tbsps olive oil

    Instructions
     

    Mango Salsa

    • Wash mango, bell peppers and lemon. Dry them. Cut a quarter onion and leave it in a bowl of water.
    • Chop the mango and dice the peppers. Dice the onion too. And finally roughly chop the cilantro.
    • Squeeze the lemon.
    • Add chopped mango, diced peppers, onion and cilantro in a bowl. Add lemon juice and salt. Mix it all up. Check for taste and adjust salt if needed.
    • Chill for an hour before serving.

    Chicken

    • Mix oregano, paprika and salt.
    • Cut the chicken breast in smaller pieces if needed, especially if they're too thick.
    • Squeeze lemon over chicken breast, then slowly coat each piece in the seasoning mix. Dust it off if you added too much on a certain area just to make it more or less even.
    • Heat up the skillet and oil, lower heat to medium high. Add chicken in.
    • Cook chicken thoroughly on each side for about 4-5 minutes.
    • Serve separately and top with salsa as needed on each individual plate or top all pieces with mango salsa and put on the table family style.

    Notes

    • Calories are estimated using a standard size chicken breast and about 2 tbsps of mango salsa per serving. 
    • Feel free to replace lemon with lime and add jalapeno or any other spice to the mango salsa. As is the recipe is kid friendly because I have 2 young children but I definitely love the salsa with some more kick to it too. 

    Nutrition Label

    Nutrition Facts
    Skillet Chicken Topped with Mango Salsa
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 165
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 165kcal
    Keyword chicken dinner, Mango Salsa Chicken
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    Chicken Mango Salsa

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    About Sonila

    Mom of 2, wife, engineer, food blogger & recipe creator! Sonila was born in Albania, her heritage inspires her Mediterranean recipes while that of her husband the Latin ones. Sonila has 2 degrees in Engineering from University of Miami.

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    Comments

    1. Deanna Phipps

      June 03, 2022 at 4:53 pm

      4 stars
      Always had the mango salsa on salmon now I’m trying on grilled chicken as I’m posting now thanks

      Reply
      • admin

        June 03, 2022 at 5:06 pm

        We love mango salsa, sometimes I have it over toast:)). Sounds great over grilled chicken!!
        On Memorial weekend we made grilled chicken tacos and topped off with the mango salsa! 😍

        Reply
    2. Samantha

      June 21, 2020 at 1:30 am

      Mango salsa and flavorful chicken. It was yummy. Whole family loved it. Thank you for a simple summer recipe

      Reply
    3. Rosanna Mancino

      May 24, 2020 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      Sonila, no sabes cuánto te agradezco por esta receta de chicken mango salsa, de veras que me encata, y no sabía cómo hacerla. Un abrazo grande, has hecho tu obra del día 🙂

      Reply
      • admin

        May 24, 2020 at 3:31 pm

        Gracias Rosanna!! Te agradezco mucho:)

        Reply
    4. Adriana

      May 24, 2020 at 2:08 pm

      5 stars
      Veo estas delicias y pienso: cómo no se le ocurrió antes. Quiero probar este chicken in mango salsa lo mas antes posible.

      Reply
    5. Andrea Minski

      May 24, 2020 at 1:53 pm

      Yummy… We love mango sauce. I want to try it!!

      Take care beauty ❤️

      Reply
    6. Enriqueta E Lemoine

      May 24, 2020 at 1:45 pm

      5 stars
      I love mango salsa Soni. And I just saved your recipe con my Cinco de Mayo Pinterest board!

      Reply
    7. María

      May 24, 2020 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      This chicken with mango salsa looks delicious. I love mango but I have never tried it with chicken, I think it is a great combination!

      Reply
      • Sonila

        May 24, 2020 at 1:19 pm

        Thank you Maria:)).

        Reply

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