Cashew Mango Grilled Chicken

This sweet and nutty chicken hits all the right spots for taste, speed and family appeal. On a rainy day, you can bake it, then finish it under the broiler.

Cashew Mango Grilled Chicken

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup mango chutney, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cashew butter
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 large mango, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup lightly salted cashews, chopped
  • Additional mango chutney, optional

Instructions

  • 1. Mix together first four ingredients until blended.
  • 2. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper flakes; place on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill chicken, covered, until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-8 minutes per side, brushing with chutney mixture during the last 5 minutes. Serve with mango; top with cashews and, if desired, additional chutney.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 308 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 537mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat, 2-1/2 fat, 1 starch.