Summer is rolling right along which means its the perfect time to share a new juicy, flavor-packed grilled chicken dish — Key West Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa & Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice!
Chicken breasts are infused with a Key West-inspired, honey-soy-lime marinade, grilled, served on a bed of low-carb cilantro-lime cauliflower rice, then finished with a heaping spoonful of fresh mango salsa. This dish is summer on a plate! The honey in the marinade caramelizes on the grill, and the lime juice and soy sauce in the marinade keep the chicken so flavorful and tender.
Start by marinating 4 chicken breasts in a combination of sweet, salty, savory, and spicy ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together gluten-free tamari (or soy sauce if not GF) and vegetable oil. Followed by honey and fresh lime juice. Finish the marinade with a couple crushed garlic cloves and half a jalapeno. Place the chicken breasts inside the ziplock bag, pour the marinade on top, then squish everything around so all the chicken gets covered. Let the chicken sit in the marinade for at least 1 hour, and up to 8 hours.
While the chicken is marinating, mix up the quick, tropical-tasting Mango Salsa to spoon on top of the grilled chicken. The combination of cold and hot is fantastic! Combine fresh mango with jalapeno, green onions, cilantro, garlic, salt, pepper, and lime juice. You can make this a day ahead and let it hang out in the fridge. Finally, prep the Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice that will go underneath the grilled chicken.
Slap the grating blade onto your food processor then process 1 head of cauliflower that’s been cut into large florets. If you don’t have a food processor, use a box or flat grater, or purchase frozen cauliflower rice from the store.
Saute the fresh cauliflower rice in vegetable oil, seasoning with salt, until it softens and starts to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Turn off the heat, then add in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Meanwhile, grill the marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes a side, basting with the leftover marinade once or twice.
Plate the cooked cilantro-lime cauliflower rice, then top with a grilled chicken breast and hefty scoop of fresh, mango salsa. I love how flavorful and moist the chicken becomes from the easy marinade, plus the sweet-heat of the cold and refreshing salsa on top is so much fun to eat. Enjoy!
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