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Mango Lime BBQ Chicken (AIP, paleo, Whole30)

June 16, 2020 Modified December 29, 2022 By Nicole Charles 23 Comments
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This Mango Lime BBQ Chicken is inspired by classic Caribbean flavours of lime, mango and cilantro. It’s full of flavour, paleo, AIP and dairy-free.

white plate with grilled chicken breast strops garnished with cilantro and a half of a lime on a light grey textured background. in the top left of the frame is a half of a mango scored and in the bottom right of the frame is a small wooden bowl with lime and mango sauce and some cilantro and in the bottom left of the frame there is a light beige cloth napkin

It’s finally grilling season for me here in Toronto and I couldn’t be more excited. This Mango Lime BBQ Chicken is one of my favourite recipes for barbecuing! It’s inspired by classic Caribbean ingredients of lime, cilantro, coconut and mango. The best part – all the marinade ingredients go into a food processor or blender, so it comes together in no time.

Here’s what you’ll need for this recipe:

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts – I know, I know, these get a bad rep. You can definitely substitute another cut of chicken if you prefer but trust me, these won’t be dry if you let them marinate in the delicious mango lime sauce as directed below. Marinating your chicken for at least 30 minutes is key to really allowing the flavours to meld together and infuse the meat. If you have more time, I always recommend longer.
  • Mango- you can use fresh or frozen mango in this recipe to make the marinade
  • Lime juice – you’ll want to use freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Cilantro and green onions – these are key for the flavor of this recipe and I wouldn’t recommend substituting these
  • Coconut sugar – this is optional and definitely not necessary if you’re using a really ripe mango. If you’re following a Whole30 diet, omit this to make this chicken compliant.
  • Garlic – packs a delicious and flavorful punch in this recipe

Recipe Tip:

Make the marinade at the start of your meal prepping and allow the chicken to marinate while you prepare the rest of your meal. Cooking the chicken strips is pretty quick and done in under 15 minutes on the grill!

glass bowl with raw chicken breast strips covered in cilantro, mango and lime marinade

Mango Lime BBQ Chicken FAQs

Does this Mango Lime marinade work on other proteins?

Absolutely! Don’t limit yourself to just chicken. This Mango Lime marinade is absolutely delicious on fish and veggies on the grill or in the oven. The recipe also makes more marinade than you will need for 1 lb of chicken. I usually pour only what is necessary onto the chicken and reserve the rest to use on veggies. 

Can I use frozen mango to make the marinade?

Yes, this is usually what I do because it’s often tricky to get fresh ripe mango. The trick is to let it defrost a bit first so that when you blend it, it will be a smooth purée. 

I don’t have a BBQ, can I cook the chicken in the oven?

You can definitely bake or pan-fry the chicken strips if you don’t have access to a BBQ grill. It’s ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, and when juices run clear when cut. 

white plate with grilled chicken breast strops garnished with cilantro

Looking for more AIP grilling recipes? Try:

  • Grilled Pork Chops with Cherry Compote
  • Turkey Burgers
  • Peach-Ginger Chicken Wings
  • Grilled Cauliflower Steaks

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white plate with grilled chicken breast strips garnished with cilantro and a half of a lime on a light grey textured background. in the top left of the frame is a half of a mango scored and in the bottom right of the frame is a small wooden bowl with lime and mango sauce and some cilantro

Mango Lime BBQ Chicken (AIP, paleo, Whole30)


★★★★★

5 from 14 reviews

  • Author: Nicole @healmedelicious
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
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Description

This Mango Lime BBQ Chicken is inspired by classic Caribbean flavours of lime, mango and cilantro. It’s full of flavour, paleo, AIP and Whole30 friendly.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 1 cup cubed mango 
  • 3 TBSP freshly squeezed lime juice 
  • 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 TBSP coconut sugar (omit for Whole30)
  • 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (leaves and stems)
  • 1.5 tsps sea salt

Instructions

  1. Combine mango, lime juice, olive oil, coconut sugar, green onions, garlic, cilantro and salt in a food processor or blender and pulse until mostly smooth. 
  2. Pour marinade over chicken strips and coat well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or longer if you have the time. 
  3. Preheat grill to medium heat.
  4. Once hot, place chicken strips on grill. Grill for 5-7 minutes, then flip and baste with any remaining marinade. Grill for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. 
  5. Serve immediately. 
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

Keywords: BBQ, lime, Mango Lime BBQ Chicken, AIP, paleo, Caribbean

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  1. Marisol

    August 31, 2022 at 11:27 am

    Had this for dinner last night – it was so easy to pull together with the frozen mango I had in the freezer. The chicken was tender and bursting with flavor. You really have a gift putting together such flavorful dishes!

    ★★★★★

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  2. Amanda

    July 29, 2022 at 11:49 am

    This is one of my all-time favorite marinades, AIP or not. This chicken is great for tacos, and I also love to reserve a little and use it as salsa or mix it with avocados for a deluxe guacamole. It’s just so, so good. Thanks again, Nicole!

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  3. Lizzie

    September 14, 2021 at 1:45 pm

    MAGICAL. I’ve made this 5+ times and it is now part of the standard rotation. It is delicious and easy. I’ve even spread leftover sauce on some cod and it was also delicious.

    ★★★★★

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    • Nicole Charles

      September 20, 2021 at 10:05 am

      I’m so glad Lizzie. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review

      Reply
  4. Sara Taheri

    September 6, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    I used this sauce like the Thai mango sauce on stove top and it was amazing! Tasted exactly the bottle mango sauce. Also freezes well!

    ★★★★★

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  5. Lars Leonard

    August 22, 2021 at 9:10 pm

    I had no idea chicken breast could taste this good A+++++++

    ★★★★★

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    • Nicole Charles

      August 25, 2021 at 9:21 am

      hahah yay!!! thank you for leaving a review!

      Reply
  6. Lizzie Rainville

    July 11, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    Delicious!!!!! Thank you for this fabulous recipe. Definitely save extra sauce on the side to put on your veggies!!

    ★★★★★

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  7. Michelle Short

    July 11, 2021 at 7:27 pm

    This chicken was so flavorful and tender. The marinade came together quickly and easily! Will make again!

    ★★★★★

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  8. Claire

    June 21, 2021 at 8:06 pm

    Another easy yum!

    ★★★★★

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  9. Nen

    June 4, 2021 at 9:32 pm

    This recipie looks absolutely delicious!! I’m going to try to hold off making it until I can pick one of the mangoes from my tree!! I’ll send you a pic when I make it for sure ?

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  10. Dina

    June 4, 2021 at 2:03 pm

    This recipe was delicious. The chicken had so much flavor and it goes well with sweet potato as a side too. Be careful not too add too much sugar as it would be too sweet in my opinion. Definitely going to use this recipe again!

    ★★★★★

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  11. Sasha

    March 31, 2021 at 7:29 pm

    DELICIOUS!! Will be making it again.

    ★★★★★

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  12. Bobbie

    January 18, 2021 at 9:08 pm

    Absolutely DELISH!!! Will definitely be making it again!

    ★★★★★

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    • Nicole Charles

      January 18, 2021 at 10:31 pm

      Thanks Bobbie!

      Reply
  13. Elena

    November 12, 2020 at 11:02 am

    This is the very first AIP recipe we tried and its definitely set the bar pretty high for everything else. I’m so grateful for this site because it has made starting the elimination phase less daunting. Thank you Nicole!

    ★★★★★

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    • Nicole Charles

      November 12, 2020 at 11:10 am

      Aww you’re so welcome. I’m so glad you enjoyed and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Wishing you continued success, good health and deliciousness on this journey

      Reply
  14. Clif

    August 10, 2020 at 12:02 am

    You may think “two bunches of green onions is too much!” It’s actually just right. Delicious marinade. I did it with wings, and it turned out splendidly. Next time may experiment with adding a little spice. Thanks for recipe! if

    ★★★★★

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  15. Toby

    July 2, 2020 at 7:56 pm

    My partner made the mango lime marinade as a salsa-like sauce with steak and it was delicious! I’m back to eating meat after many years of being a vegetarian due to the restrictive nature of AIP and this sauce was so good and tangy- it was a perfect tie reintroduction for me.

    ★★★★★

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    • Nicole Charles

      July 2, 2020 at 8:57 pm

      Thank you Toby! So glad you both enjoyed ❤️

      Reply
  16. Isabel

    June 28, 2020 at 4:01 pm

    Just made this and it was delicious!

    ★★★★★

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    • Nicole Charles

      June 28, 2020 at 10:45 pm

      Thanks so much Isabel. Glad you enjoyed!

      Reply

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