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Cilantro Mango Chicken

PREP TIME:

10 minutes

PREP NOTES:

Cooking time:

30 minutes

YIELDS:

4 people

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts, split
  • 8 ounces plain yogurt
  • 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime, juiced
  • Dash of cayenne pepper
  • 1 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled, finely diced

DIRECTIONS:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Combine1/4 cup yogurt,1/4 cup of cilantro, half of the lime juice, cayenne pepper and garlic. Coat chicken breast with this mixture, marinate for at least 1 hour.
  • While chicken marinates, purée remaining yogurt, 2/3 of cubed mango, 1/2 teaspoon lime juice and 1 cup cilantro in blender.
  • Bake chicken in a glass baking dish for 25-30 minutes.
  • Place chicken on serving plates, pour on sauce and sprinkle with mango and extra sauce on side.
  • Add a sprig of fresh cilantro for garnish.

NOTES:

CREDIT:

Courtesy of Institute of Integrative Nutrition