Barbecue Mango Chicken

For those looking to eat low in calories and high in protein, this recipe is ideal for you. It also combines sweet and savory flavors, making it a unique way to enjoy chicken. It’s quite easy to prepare and doesn’t require hard-to-find ingredients.

Approximate Nutritional Content: 1/2 breast, recipe yields 4 servings

• Calories: 292 kcal.

• Grams of fat: 8 gr equals 1 and a half fat serving

• Grams of carbohydrates: 16 gr equals 1 carbohydrate serving

• Grams of protein: 37 gr equals 5 protein servings

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the type and quantity of ingredients used, as well as the portion size

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

• 1 cup of finely chopped onion

• 1 cup of finely chopped bell pepper

• 3 garlic cloves finely chopped

• 1 teaspoon of salt

• pepper to taste

• 1/3 cup of red wine vinegar

• 3 tablespoons of molasses

• 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce

• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice

• 1/4 cup of natural tomato sauce

• 1 1/2 cups of mango cubes peeled

• 2 jalapeños finely chopped

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Preparation:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• Add the onion, sauté for 2 minutes. Then add the bell pepper, garlic, salt and pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.

• Add to the skillet the vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and tomato sauce and cook for 1 minute.

• Pour the sauce into a blender and add the jalapeño and mango, blend until smooth and liquid in texture.

• Place one cup of prepared sauce in a ziploc bag, insert the chicken and marinate for 1 hour.

• Remove the chicken from the bag and place on a baking sheet (without the sauce). Set the oven to broil and cook the chicken for 12 minutes, turning once.

• Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes, then slice and drizzle 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce on top.

Enjoy!