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Mango Chile Chicken Bowls

Camelia
These mango chile chicken bowls have a sweet and zesty taste and are healthy. This chicken recipe can be made in the oven or on the grill. It's easy and gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo.
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Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 small mango peeled and extra for plating, if desired. (about ⅔ to 1 cup diced )
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup honey or agave nectar
  • 2 tbsp chili sauce
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 lbs skinless chicken breast
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion or shallot
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Toppings to garnish

  • cilantro
  • crushed black pepper or sea salt
  • lime wedge

Instructions
 

  • Slice your mango. If you like, cut more mangoes or save them for later.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the first 11 ingredients: mango, lime juice, salt, chili sauce, pepper garlic, honey, onion, oil, wine and orange juice. The mixture should be a bright orange or tropical color. Keep ¼ c of the marinade in a small-bowl.
  • Rinse the chicken and dry it. Place chicken in a baking-dish or ziplock-bag. Pour remainder of marinade over chicken. Put chicken in refrigerator to marinade for up to 1 hour or 24 hours.
  • Take marinated chicken out of the fridge. Pre-heat oven to 425°F. Grill on medium-high.
  • Put the chicken in a baking dish. Add ¼ c of the marinade to top it. Bake for 25-30 minutes. For doneness, CHeck at 25 minutes. Broil for the last-minute to caramelize the marinade.
  • If grilling: grill chicken breasts in foil. Brush the reserved marinade to the top. Grill for 20 minutes, or till the chicken is no more pink. Grill extra mango slices!
  • Remove and serve into individual bowls with cooked rice and diced mango. Option: Use cauliflower rice instead of rice.
  • Add lime juice to the top. Garnish with chopped cilantro, lime, pepper/sea salt, if desired.
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