Intro: A bold Caribbean-inspired chicken dish glazed in sweet mango and fresh lime, finished with a vibrant tropical salsa. Perfect for lunch or a flavorful dinner..

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Serves: 2–3

Ingredients

For the chicken:

2 lbs chicken thighs (or breasts)

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp allspice

½ tsp thyme

Salt & pepper to taste

For the mango lime glaze:

½ cup mango juice (or blended mango)

3 tbsp honey

2 tbsp lime juice

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp soy sauce

Small piece of scotch bonnet (optional, for heat)

For the fresh salsa:

1 ripe mango (diced)

½ red bell pepper (diced)

¼ red onion (finely chopped)

2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Juice of ½ lime

Pinch of salt

Method

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, allspice, salt, and pepper.

Place chicken in the pan and cook for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

In a small saucepan, combine mango juice, honey, lime juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and scotch bonnet. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.

Return chicken to the pan and coat with the glaze. Let it cook for another 3–4 minutes until sticky and caramelized.

In a bowl, mix mango, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to create the fresh salsa.

Top the chicken with the salsa and serve warm.

Serving idea

Serve with rice, fried plantains, or steamed vegetables.

This meal will always be in my top 5!