09/02/2026
š„ We took our grilled chicken to the next level with both a mango habanero glaze, and a simple mango salsa to finish it off. Mango adds a punch of flavor to everyday grilled chicken. Juicy, sweet mango perfectly balances the kiss of heat from the habanero peppers. Itās a match made in heaven!
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Mango Habanero Chicken Glaze Recipe:
- 6 chicken thighs, seasoned with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder
- 1 cup diced mango
- 1 small habanero, seeded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp ginger, minced
- Fresh lime juice from one lime
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp salt
1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
2. Season the chicken with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp paprika.
3. In a blender mix together the mango, habanero, garlic, ginger, lime juice, honey, salt and water until smooth
4. Add the chicken to the grill
5. Grill the chicken until the internal temp reaches 165 degrees F.
During the last 2 minutes, baste with the mango habanero glaze.
6. Chop up 2 mangos, 1/4 cup onion, 1 Tbsp diced jalapeƱo, and 1/4 cup red pepper for mango salsa. Add cilantro, fresh lime juice and salt.
7. Optional to finish: Add the chicken on top of rice, baste with additional mango habanero glaze and top with a simple mango salsa using chopped mango, red bell pepper, and onion.
