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A chicken meal prep plate featuring grilled chicken slices on white rice, topped with diced mango, red bell pepper, cilantro, and a drizzle of green sauce, served with a fork on the side.
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5 from 8 votes

Cilantro Lime Chicken With Mango Salsa

This cilantro lime chicken, topped with sweet mango salsa and crema, is vibrant, bursting with flavor, and incredibly easy to make.
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time51 minutes
Course: Main Meal
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cilantro Lime Chicken
Servings: 4
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs

Mango Salsa

  • 2 cups diced fresh mango
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • ¼ medium red onion minced
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and minced
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Crema

  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup 2% Greek yogurt
  • 1.5 tablespoons mayo
  • Squeeze of fresh lime juice
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  • Prepare the chicken marinade. Add the lime juice, avocado oil, cilantro, garlic, salt and pepper to a bowl and whisk the ingredients together until combined. Add the chicken and flip the chicken over a few times to make sure it is completely coated in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight.
  • While the chicken is marinating, add all of the ingredients for the mango salsa to a bowl and mix to combine. Set aside for later.
  • Add all of the ingredients for the crema to a small blender and blend until smooth.
  • Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  • Heat 1-2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs to the oil. Sear the chicken for 6-9 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
  • Remove the chicken from the heat. Serve the chicken topped with mango salsa and crema.

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Notes

  • Chicken thighs usually come in packages of 4 thighs or 6 thighs. This recipe will work with both.
  • I recommend serving this dish over long-grain white rice. Rice is not included in the nutrition information.
  • This recipe was updated in July 2025. Find the original recipe served with cauliflower rice and a black bean salsa HERE.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 16g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g