Crispy Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa

Crispy Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa is a quick and easy dinner that’s way better than takeout. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to crispy chicken every time. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Golden Crust Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins and Mango Curd Tart Recipe.

What You'll Need for Crispy Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• chicken thighs
• honey
• limes
• mango
• red onion
• garlic
• cumin
• chili powder
• salt
• pepper
• Optional: fresh cilantro
• Optional: avocado slices

How to Make Crispy Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa

1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder.
2. Step 2: Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side.
3. Step 3: In a bowl, mix honey, lime juice, and minced garlic. Brush mixture onto chicken during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
4. Step 4: While chicken cooks, prepare mango salsa by blending mango, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro until smooth.
5. Step 5: Serve chicken over a bed of rice or with a side of Garlic Parmesan Roasted Zucchini (https://quickrecipes.gevav.com/garlic-parmesan-roasted-zucchini/), topped with mango salsa and fresh cilantro.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare mango salsa up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Freezing Crispy Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa

Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Cover with a damp paper towel to prevent drying.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicier salsa, add more jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
• Best substitution: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead of thighs, but note that they may not be as juicy.
• Make-ahead: Prepare chicken and salsa separately up to 1 day ahead. Assemble just before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your chicken isn't crispy, try increasing the heat to medium-high and ensuring your skillet is very hot before adding the chicken.

Crispy Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

20 mins

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Total

35 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• chicken thighs
• honey
• limes
• mango
• red onion

Seasonings

• garlic
• cumin
• chili powder
• salt
• pepper

Optional Toppings

• fresh cilantro
• avocado slices

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder.
2. Step 2: Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side.
3. Step 3: In a bowl, mix honey, lime juice, and minced garlic. Brush mixture onto chicken during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
4. Step 4: While chicken cooks, prepare mango salsa by blending mango, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro until smooth.
5. Step 5: Serve chicken over a bed of rice or with a side of Garlic Parmesan Roasted Zucchini (https://quickrecipes.gevav.com/garlic-parmesan-roasted-zucchini/), topped with mango salsa and fresh cilantro.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicier salsa, add more jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
• Best substitution: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead of thighs, but note that they may not be as juicy.
• Make-ahead: Prepare chicken and salsa separately up to 1 day ahead. Assemble just before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your chicken isn't crispy, try increasing the heat to medium-high and ensuring your skillet is very hot before adding the chicken.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Cover with a damp paper towel to prevent drying.
• Make ahead: Prepare mango salsa up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 35g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 25g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sat. Fat: 4g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Crispy Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!