Chipotle Mango Chicken Recipe
with a sweet & smoky dry rub, lemon quinoa, seasonal vegetables, avocado & salsa fresca
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Ingredients
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Chicken & Dry Rub
Quinoa
Vegetables
Salsa Fresca
Avocado
Method
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
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
- 10
