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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 Time20 minutes
Cook Time29 minutes
Total Time49 minutes
Course: Main Meal
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cilantro Lime Chicken
Servings: 4
Author: Lee Funke

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup lime juice 1-2 limes depending on how juicy they are
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey

For the Cauliflower Rice

For the Bowls

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 avocado chopped

Instructions

For the Chicken

  • First, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chicken to the pan and cook over medium heat for 5-8 minutes on each side.
  • Let cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing. Slice chicken and set aside.
  • Add the rest of the chicken ingredients into a large bowl. Mix well.
  • Place sliced chicken to the bowl and toss with dressing. Refrigerate.

For the Cauliflower Rice

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add riced cauliflower and spices and cook for 5 minutes. Then, add in black beans and sauté for another 2. Finally, add in red onion and mix.

For the bowls

  • Place chicken, cauliflower rice, 1/4 cup tomatoes, 1/4 of an avocado in to a bowl. Enjoy.

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Notes

  • This recipe will stay good in your refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • This recipe was updated in July 2025. Find the original recipe HERE.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 21g | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g