Jerk Chicken With Basil Mango Salsa
If You’ve Ever Been To Jamaica, You Are Already Familiar With The Delicious Flavors Of Jerk Chicken. Warm And Spicy Seasonings Coat The Outside Of The Meat While The Mango Salsa Provides A Sweet Freshness To Every Bite. The Heat Level In This Recipe’s Seasoning Mix Is On The Milder End, So Feel Free To Increase Or Decrease The Amount Of Cayenne Pepper To Match Your Personal Tastes. If You Would Like, Some Steamed Rice Makes A Perfect Side!
Ingredients
- 1 22-Ounce Bag Frozen Fully Cooked Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
- ¾ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¾ Teaspoon Paprika
- ½ Teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
- ¾ Teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¾ Teaspoon Allspice
- 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt Divided
- 1 1-Pound Bag Frozen Chopped Mango
- ½ Medium Jalapeño Pepper Cored, Seeded, And Finely Diced
- 2 Medium Green Onions Trimmed And Chopped
- ¼ Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
- 2 Cubes Frozen Chopped Basil
- 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
Instructions
- Heat A Large Nonstick Skillet Over Medium Heat.
- When Hot, Add Chicken, Garlic Powder, Paprika, Cayenne, Cinnamon, Allspice, And ½ Teaspoon Salt.
- Stir And Heat Until Chicken Is Warm, About 5 Minutes.
- In A Medium Microwave-Safe Bowl, Microwave Mango At 20 Percent Power In 1-Minute Increments.
- Stir Between Each Increment.
- Depending On Your Microwave’s Wattage, It Will Take 4–5 Times To Thaw Mango.
- Chop Thawed Mango Into Smaller Pieces And Return To Bowl.
- Add Jalapeño, Onions, Cilantro, Basil, Vinegar, And Remaining ½ Teaspoon Salt.
- Toss To Combine.
- Serve Hot Chicken With A Generous Scoop Of Mango Salsa Over The Top.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 281 kcal
