Caribbean Chicken with Mango Salsa
Servings 4
Calories 385kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 1 medium mango
- 1 medium plum tomato
- 1/4 medium onion, red
- 1/8 cup cilantro
- 1 medium lime
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
Seasoning
- 6 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 teaspoon parsley, dried
- 1 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 3 teaspoon cayenne or red pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Cook quinoa as directed on package; cover and set aside once done.
- Dice mango, tomato, and onion; chop cilantro and toss all into a bowl. Grate 1 teaspoon of lime zest into the bowl and add the juice of the lime. Season with salt, and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Remove any excess fat from chicken breasts and place into a zip-lock bag. Mix together the Caribbean seasoning and add 2 tablespoons to the chicken; shake bag to coat chicken evenly. Store the remaining seasoning in an airtight container.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add chicken and cook each side for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Serve chicken topped with mango salsa, with quinoa on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 799mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g