Grilled Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

Published on by carol lou

This is by far one of our favorite recipes for the grill. Citrus and herb marinated chicken topped with a fresh mango salsa. It is so easy you will never want to buy premade salsa again. A great combination of fresh herbs, peppers and mango. A perfect summer dinner.

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Grilled Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • MARINADE
  • 3/4 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • SALSA
  • 1 large mango, peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onion
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped red bell peppere
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped chives
  • 1 large avocado, peeled and diced
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine all of the marinade in a large zip top bag, add the chicken, turn to coat and refrigerate for 2 – 4 hours. For the salsa – combine all ingredients except the fresh avocado – this can be prepared up to 3 hours prior to serving. Just before serving add the avocado, salt and pepper and toss. Prepare grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill turning frequently until cooked through. Transfer to plates and serve with salsa.