Recipes Moxies Fort Lauderdale Restaurant CHIPOTLE MANGO CHICKEN

Chipotle Mango Chicken Recipe

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Sep 15 2025

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1h

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Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make Chipotle Mango Chicken in just 1h . with a sweet & smoky dry rub, lemon quinoa, seasonal vegetables, avocado & salsa fresca

Preparation of Chicken

1. Prepare the Dry Rub

In a small bowl, mix together chipotle powder, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

2. Season Chicken

Rub the dry mixture evenly over the chicken breasts. Drizzle with lime juice and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

3. Cook Chicken

Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C).

Preparation of Quinoa

4. Rinse Quinoa

Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer.

5. Cook Quinoa

In a saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa, water, lemon juice, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.

6. Fluff Quinoa

Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Preparation of Vegetables

7. Chop Vegetables

Chop zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.

8. Sauté Vegetables

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender.

Preparation of Salsa Fresca

9. Chop Ingredients

Dice tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño (if using). Finely chop cilantro.

10. Mix Salsa

In a bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt to taste. Mix well and set aside.

Serving

11. Assemble the Plate

On a plate, serve the grilled chicken alongside a scoop of lemon quinoa, sautéed vegetables, sliced avocado, and a generous spoonful of salsa fresca.

Chipotle Mango Chicken Recipe

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Chicken & Dry Rub

Quinoa

Vegetables

Salsa Fresca

Avocado