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Jerk Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa
Jerk Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa is made with jerk seasoning, avocado, and mango.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 11 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
2. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
jerk seasoning
In the method: In a small bowl, stir the jerk seasoning and olive oil together into a thin paste.
boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced or pounded thin)
In the method: In a small bowl, stir the jerk seasoning and olive oil together into a thin paste.
avocado (diced)
In the method: Combine avocado, red pepper, jalapeno, mango, red onion, cilantro, salt, and lime juice in a medium bowl.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons jerk seasoningIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons olive oilIngredient note
Source: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced or pounded thin)Ingredient note
Source: 1 avocado (diced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 small jalapeno pepper (seeded and diced)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cups chopped mangoIngredient note
Source: 1/3 cup chopped red onionIngredient note
Source: 1-2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; upper source range endpoint used for shopping.Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 teaspoon kosher saltIngredient note
Source: juice of 1/2 lime
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the grill. Start with this step: In a small bowl, stir the jerk seasoning and olive oil together into a thin paste.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
What happens at the end?
Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: gimmedelicious.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
