Jerk Chicken with Mango Salsa

Need a taste of summer? One of my favorite things to mix into our salsa is mango! That sweet flavor mised in with the spicy is perfect! Combine that with a healthy chicken breast and you have a pretty delicious way to change your eating patterns.

Let's dive right in!

• 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast, trimmed

Jerk Marinade:

• 1 1/2 tbsp ground allspice

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

• 1 Tbs fresh thyme leaves, chopped

• 6 green onions, chopped

• 2 scotch bonnet or habanero chilies, seeded and roughly chopped

• 1 Tbs raw sugar

• 1 Tbs low-sodium soy sauce

• 1 Tbs lime juice

Mango Salsa:

• 1 cup diced mango

• 1/4 cup minced red onion

• 1 Tbs chopped fresh thyme

• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar

In a small food processor, add all marinade ingredients and pulse until fully combined (it doesn't need to be completely smooth. It should be pretty thick, like a paste.

In a large ziplock back, add the chicken and all of the marinade. Close the bag, getting as much air out as possible and use your hands to rub the marinade into the chicken from the outside of the bag. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. Overnight if you can!

Meanwhile, make the mango salsa by stirring together all of the ingredients. Whew! I know, that one was rough!

You want whatever kind of grill you use to be at medium heat. Sear the chicken on both sides, then move to a cooler part of your grill, put the lid on and cook for about 15 - 20 minutes, turning once or twice, until the chicken is cooked through.

Let your chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving with the mango salsa, and a tall glass of water! Want more healthy recipes, at-home workouts and training tips? Click here!

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