Lime-Grilled Chicken With Cuban Salsa

Lime-Grilled Chicken With Cuban Salsa

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 373.8
  • Total Fat: 6.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 109.7 mg
  • Sodium: 97.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.5 g
  • Protein: 48.2 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Lime-Grilled Chicken With Cuban Salsa calories by ingredient


Introduction

This lime-grilled chicken is bursting with fresh, tropical flavor. We love it sliced on top of fresh greens and topped with the salsa. This lime-grilled chicken is bursting with fresh, tropical flavor. We love it sliced on top of fresh greens and topped with the salsa.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    Salsa
    1 can (15 1/2 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
    1 ripe mango, peeled and finely chopped
    3 Tbsp. chopped red onion
    3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
    2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
    1/2 jalapeño chile pepper, finely chopped (optional; if you choose to use pepper, wear plastic gloves when handling)
    Chicken
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
    2 tsp. grated lime peel
    2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
    2 tsp. canola oil
    1/2 tsp. salt
    1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Directions

To make the salsa: In a medium bowl, stir together the beans, mango, onion, lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeno (if using). Set aside while grilling the chicken.

To make the chicken: Place the chicken in a shallow dish. Add the lime peel, lime juice, oil, salt, and pepper and rub the mixture into the chicken. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the grill or broiler. If using the broiler, coat a broiler-pan rack with cooking spray.

Place the chicken on the grill rack or broiler pan. Cook 4" from the heat, turning once, until the chicken is no longer pink in the thickest part, 10 to 12 minutes.

Serve the chicken with the salsa. If desired, slice the chicken into strips to serve.


Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    very yummy and very easy! I cooked it on my george foreman countertop grill in <10min. Salsa is delicious and I would make it for fish or just about anything. - 1/22/08


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    Very Good
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I love spicy foods, so I added a little bit of Cayenne Pepper to it and it was DELICIOUS!! - 1/7/09


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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Made this for my brother and sister in law yesterday and we ALL loved it. I substituted salmon tonight and it was good too. Thanks for this great recipe. - 1/21/08


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This was delicious! I knew I would love it but I was worried about my very picky "meat and potatoes" husband, especially with the salsa. Well, I was worried for nothing - he actually went back for seconds and thirds! This one's a keeper for sure! - 6/25/09


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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    What an awesome recipe. It teases all the taste buds, hot, sweet, cold, hot..The best dish I have ever made - 5/20/08


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Really good just note that the nutritional guide is off - there are about 300 plus calories in a serving and at least 6 grams of fat - not to mention there are carbs in it and the recipe says there are none.....make it though you will not be dissapointed - 1/17/08


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    Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Tryin on Friday! - 7/6/09


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    i cant to try this, this week it sounds so good
    - 5/28/09


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Looking forward to making this for sure!! - 3/27/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    made it ate it loved it - 12/14/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    My mom made this and it is so good its one of my favorite recipes i like ie alot - 12/14/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    perfect - 12/14/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Amazaing! A light and delicious dish. Easy to make too! - 9/16/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    wonderful, thanks for sharing! - 8/9/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    fresh, fabulous flavours - thank you! - 5/6/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    this was a great dish. I sliced the chicken up and put it in a whole wheat lo car wrop with fat free cheese and sour cream. My picky one year old loved it. - 4/1/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Awesome!! - 3/26/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This recipe was very good and the family gave 2 thumbs up plus four fingers - 3/16/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I loved it the kids wouldn't try the salsa but I loved it. Hubby was at work but have some left over for him to try when he gets home. - 3/13/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Made this last night and it was fantastic! My family wasn't too thrilled with the black beans in the salsa but I thought it was great. Next time I will make the salsa with out the beans but the chicken was great-the flavor was amazing! - 2/11/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I love this recipe - 2/7/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    The chicken was great! I served it with my corn salsa instead but I had never used lime on chicken before and WOW it was yummy! - 2/1/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    very tasty. - 2/1/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    It was a simple delicious recipe to bring some summer into the winter months:) - 1/30/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Wow!!! Excellent treat for guests...I love the taste of this chicken, and the salsa could be served alone for a bean salad dish (if there are leftovers!)... Fantastic! Will definitely do again since it's so yummy and light! I served it with 0.5cup of white basmati rice. - 1/30/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Can't wait to make this on the weekend. Thanks for sharing! - 1/22/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I loved this chicken! It was even better the second day after the lime flavor sunk in. Yumm! - 1/21/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This dish bursts with flavor and is sooooo good! I'm always looking for new ways to prepare chicken breasts and I'll be making one again for sure! Thanks for sharing! - 1/20/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I haven't made this yet but it sounds yummy! Thanks! - 1/14/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Incredible. The lime juice rub gave the chicken a wonderful flavor. This will be a regular in my dinner rotation. - 1/13/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This recipe was AMAZING!!! I used honey tangerines instead of mango , olive oil instead of canola and it was delicioso!!! Great for entertaining guests!!! - 1/12/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    heavenly - 1/12/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    great recipe. - 1/4/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    this recipe was nice and fresh with a little kick. easy to make and tastes good too. i did revamp it a bit beacuse i forgot the beans so i used tomatoe. and the market had no cilantro so i used basil . still turned out good. yay, especially for a virgin cooker like me. - 1/2/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    this was outstanding!! What great flavor - no oils or any fat - 1/2/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    perfecto - 12/17/07


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Surpurb - 12/17/07


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    purr fect - 12/17/07


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    Very Good
    tasty - 6/30/21


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    Nice recipe - 6/8/21


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    Incredible!
    Made it tonight and it was delish! It would also taste great wrapped in a whole grain tortilla shell. - 5/15/21


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    thanks - 4/16/21


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    Very Good
    Delicious fish recipe. - 4/16/21


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    delicious - 4/15/21


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    Great - 5/4/20


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    Incredible!
    Excellent...……………….. - 12/2/19


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    Incredible!
    This was really good and really easy to make. Hubby really loved it. - 10/22/18


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    Very Good
    Thanks for sharing - 10/18/18


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    Incredible!
    Enjoyed making this, but I love anything with jalapeños in it - 10/3/18


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    Incredible!
    my family loved it . so will make it again . - 9/16/18


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    I don't have mangos but am wondering how this salsa would turn out using fresh peaches. - 9/8/18


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    Love this! - 9/3/18


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    Incredible!
    Surprisingly very good. - 8/24/18


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    Fabulous ! - 6/20/18


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    Incredible!
    Amazing flavor, my family loved it! - 2/13/18


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    Bad
    not my kind of dinner, far too spicy - 6/1/17


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    O.K.
    Thanks! - 5/23/17


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    I love these different ways to do chicken. This one looks really good. - 5/18/17


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    Incredible!
    Delicious! - 5/17/17


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    I will give this a try. - 5/14/17


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    Incredible!
    Tasty! - 4/1/17


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    I prefer mine less spicy so had to cut back on the seasonings for my taste but my son loved it - 3/30/17


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    Good
    just a bit spice for me - 3/20/17


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    This I have to try! - 3/17/17


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    YUM - 2/24/17


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    Very Good
    This was very good. Tangy with a bit of sweet. I think a bit more salt would really punch it up. - 2/16/17


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    Very Good
    I normally would order this item at the restaurant and so glad I can whip it up at home now. I used the black bean with jalapeno as I am a spicy junkie! Calorie and portion control, very tasty! - 2/13/17


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    Looks yummy - 2/9/17


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    THIS SIS GREAT - 2/5/17


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    Incredible!
    Delicious - 2/5/17


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    I will have to try this! - 1/31/17


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    Very Good
    This looks like a recipe for me! - 1/31/17


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    Yummy - 1/30/17


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    Great recipe. Love me some chicken. and the cuban salsa - 1/29/17


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    Good
    Easy to make - 1/27/17


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    looks yummy - 1/26/17


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    Spice and chicken delicious. - 1/26/17


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    This sounds like a delicious change up from how I usually cook chicken breast. - 1/26/17


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    looking great - 1/26/17


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    Love almost all salsa recipes - 1/26/17


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    Very Good
    Really Good. - 1/26/17


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    Tried this tonight and it was delish and the fam loved it as well! - 1/25/17


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    Incredible!
    This is delicious. I used no heat peppers in mine for the flavor without the spice and the whole family loved it. - 1/25/17


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    Looks great! I will try this this week end! - 1/24/17


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    Very Good
    The salsa is excellent--the chicken is just chicken. I used the salsa as a side dish for my omelet this morning. They worked well together. - 9/17/16


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    I am not a fan of mango so I substituted it with nectarine. It was delicious! - 7/22/16


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    Incredible!
    Easy and delicious. Can't believe how tasty the salsa is. - 6/18/12


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    Incredible!
    This was amazing! I added an avocado and some tomatoes to the salsa and some garlic powder on the chicken and I was more than pleased! Highly recommend this! - 1/30/12


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    Very Good
    I made only the chicken part (not the salsa) and my family and I love it. - 8/10/11


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    Very Good
    Delish! I bought the thin chicken breasts and we had 2 each. I served it with plain cous cous and a small salad with lite raspberry vinegrette dressing. YUM!!! - 6/26/11


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    Incredible!
    Loved the chicken, and easy. Substituted apples for mangos in the salsa, as I didn't have any mangos. - 2/20/11


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    Incredible!
    I made this for my small group. I had to use pineapple instead of mango. I served it with Jasmine rice. I put a small can of crushed pineapple over the top. Someone one put me a plate to the side Or I would not have had dinner. cant wait to try mango. - 9/13/10


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    This definitely sounds good to me! - 9/10/10


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    Incredible!
    This was amazing! Even the kids liked it. - 7/22/10


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    Incredible!
    Made this last night exactly to the "T". LOVED IT! Served with Near Asia spanish rice and it was sooooooo good! Brought some for lunch today, so I bet it's even better after the salsa marinates more overnight! Next time we make it we will add some ingredients and "tweak" it. But all... PERFECT!!!! - 7/8/10


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    Incredible!
    LOVED this recipe! we grilled it. this was my first time cooking with a mango. made great lunch the next day too. - 7/5/10


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    Very Good
    Very nice... simple... tasty... I just wish measurements were more detailed... chicken breasts can range from 4-7 ounces! I served 4 people with 3 chicken breasts. If you slice it before serving, it goes a lot further and pwople eat less meat. - 6/22/10


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    Very Good
    I made this the other night and loved it! I did add a chopped avocado to the salsa, which I think ended up being a good thing because I also put in a whole jalapeno instead of a half, and it was one of the hot ones, so having another cool thing was nice. Even my picky daughter liked the chicken! - 6/18/10


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    Very Good
    Great recipe-My family enjoyed it too! - 6/16/10


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    Incredible!
    Wow! this is really good! High in potassium too - 6/16/10