Mango Lime Grilled Chicken

Serve these chicken thighs at your next barbecue for an unexpected and tropical twist on your typical BBQ fare.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs

• 1 cup cubed mango (defrosted if frozen)

• 3 tbsp. lime juice (from 2 limes)

• 2 tbsp. fish sauce

• 2 tbsp. canola oil

• 1 tbsp. brown sugar

• 1 tbsp. Sriracha

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

• Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving

• 1 lime, halved

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine mango, lime juice, fish sauce, oil, brown sugar, Sriracha, garlic and salt in a blender. Process until smooth

2. Transfer to a large Ziploc bag and add chicken. Massage to coat and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

3. Preheat grill to medium heat.

4. Remove chicken from marinade and place on the grill.

5. Grill for about 10 minutes, then flip and spoon a little more marinade over the top, discard remaining marinade.

6. Grill for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and is firm and opaque.

7. While the chicken finishes cooking, place your limes on the grill, cut sides down, and let them get a good singe! 

8. Serve immediately, with cilantro and grilled lime on the side.