Smoky grilled chicken topped with a colorful fresh salsa, my Grilled Spiced Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa is the perfect light summer dish!
I enjoy eating lighter meals in the summer. Summers in South Florida can be brutal and when I come home at the end of the day, the last thing I want is a meal that’s going to make me feel heavy and stuffed.
Some of my favorite summer recipes are my Fish Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, Summer Citrus Salad with Grilled Chicken, and Grilled Salmon Burgers with Dill Yogurt Sauce.
I prefer easy recipes with clean, simple ingredients that I can just throw on the grill. I love incorporating lots of fresh vegetables, fruit and lean protein in my meals to keep me full and satisfied without weighing me down.
My Grilled Spiced Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa is the perfect light and easy summer dish. Chicken is one of my favorite lean proteins to cook with and I love this time of year because of the abundance of produce at the market to pair with it.
It makes it a whole lot easier to prepare nutritious, clean dishes with fresh ingredients while limiting the processed ingredients.
Grilled Spiced Chicken
For my Grilled Spiced Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa I make a simple spice rub for the chicken. I love homemade spice rubs- they’re a great way to add flavor to a protein without adding extra calories or fat.
Plus, a lot of spice mixes and seasoning blends at the grocery store may contain hidden sodium. Spice rubs are also super fast unlike marinades, which usually require some time for soaking.
The combination of chili powder, cumin and smoked paprika gives the chicken great flavor as well as color.
Then I simply cook the chicken on a grill. Even if you don't have an outdoor grill, you can still grill using a stovetop grill pan. My grill pan has been one of my most used kitchen items ever since I started cooking years ago in my tiny New York City apartment!
Mango Avocado Salsa
To top my chicken, I made a simple Mango Avocado Salsa. I tossed sweet mango with buttery avocado, crunchy red onion, fresh cilantro, lime juice and jalapeños for some heat. It's the perfect combination of colors, flavors and texture.
It's hard to resist eating it out of the bowl so you may want to double the recipe! This salsa is also great with tortilla chips.
This recipe can be put together in just about 20 minutes. While the chicken is on the grill, throw the salsa together and you’re good to go! It’s a delicious and nutritious summer meal that you can feel good about serving to your family.
What To Serve with This Dish
Serve this grilled chicken with a delicious side dish or salad like my Greek Zucchini Fritters, Quinoa Salad with Spinach and Strawberries or Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes.
For dessert, since you'll have the grill on, try my Grilled Peaches with Greek Yogurt or Aquafaba Whipped Cream with Grilled Pineapple.
Wash it all down with a refreshing glass of my Blueberry Mint Limeade or Watermelon Aqua Fresca or Honeydew Lemonade.
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Grilled Spiced Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa
Equipment
Ingredients
Mango Avocado Salsa:
- 1 ripe Haas avocado, peeled and diced
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Grilled Spiced Chicken:
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 chicken breast fillets
- Oil for brushing the grill
Instructions
- To make the salsa, mix the avocado, mango, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice together in a medium bowl. Season to taste with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Brush with oil.
- Mix the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt together in a small bowl. Sprinkle the spice rub evenly over the chicken breasts, patting it in so that it adheres. Grill the chicken, about 4-5 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Remove from grill and serve with salsa.
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Dr. Sonali Ruder
Meet Dr. Sonali Ruder aka The Foodie Physician- ER doctor, chef, culinary creator & mom.
Jamie says
Avocado and mango? Yes! Perfect for me! Grill season is coming, I’m totally into grilling this year, so this might just make my list!
CAFFAHOLIC says
wow...this is super duper delicious...i tried this and everything was so perfect...loved the taste and aroma 🙂
Farrah says
Ah, you make the prettiest foods ever! This combines a tonnnn of my favorite things and I can't wait to try it out! <3! I love all the colors!
Hinh anh anime dep nhat says
Yum! This was a great combination of sweet and spicy! The mango salsa was absolutely delicious and paired nicely over top grilled chicken. The chicken came out moist and flavorful! I served this with a side of Spanish rice, sliced avocado and warm tortillas - great recipe!
Natalie @ Obsessive Cooking Disorder says
Loving mango and avocado together anytime eso in the summer
url says
Sounds very simple and very healthy, for summer. Best is the mango and avocado salsa---YUM.
Kerri Olkjer says
This looks completely amazing!! Pinned it so I can try it. My family is going to loooove.
Taylor Kiser says
What a gorgeous dinner from the grill! Love that mango avocado salsa! This is a must make dinner on our grill!
Ashley | Fit Mitten Kitchen says
Love Just BARE chicken! And that mango avocado salsa looks and sounds really awesome. Dressing up chicken is so fun 🙂
Alisa Fleming says
That salsa topping is a serious winner Sonali! I actually saw Bare Chicken at a tradeshow once and have been looking for it since!
Kristy from Southern In Law says
I loveee avocado and mango together so this looks incredible!
Lorie says
Quick and easy, my kind of meal! Grilling is the best way to get my husband to help at dinner so needless to say we grill a lot. Can't wait to try!
Laura says
I couldn't agree more! It's SO hot here in the summer that I need light and healthy meals every night! You can't beat the mango avocado combination either!
Sarah says
This looks like an amazing fresh and flavorful combo! I love the mango and avocado salsa topping!