Mango Lime Chicken Sheet Pan with Peppers

Nutrition · per serving

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 220 °C (200 °C fan); line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Blend mango in a blender or with an immersion blender until smooth but slightly chunky; add lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the mango and mix until smooth.

   200 g (about 1 medium) ripe mango, peeled and diced30 ml (about 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed) lime juice30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 tsp chili powder1 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp salt1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
3. 3

   Place chicken thigh pieces in a bowl and rub half of the mango lime marinade (the sauce) over them with your fingers or a spoon, ensuring all pieces are lightly coated; let sit for 5 minutes to marinate.

   400 g (about 2 servings) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, in large pieces
4. 4

   Spread bell peppers and onion wedges on the prepared sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper; arrange the vegetables so there is space in the center for the chicken.

   1 (about 150 g) red bell pepper, seeded and sliced1 (about 150 g) yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced1 small (about 80 g) red onion, cut into thick wedges1 tbsp olive oil for drizzlingto taste extra salt to taste
5. 5

   Place the marinated chicken pieces in the center of the sheet and evenly pour the remaining marinade over the chicken and a bit over the vegetables.

   400 g (about 2 servings) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, in large pieces
6. 6

   Slide the sheet into the hot oven and bake for 18–20 minutes, until the chicken reaches 74 °C at its thickest part or the juices run clear and the surface is lightly browned; halfway through, turn the vegetables if needed.

7. 7

   Remove the sheet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 2–3 minutes; sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges. Adjust seasoning with extra salt if desired.

   10 g fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)1 lime, sliced lime wedges for servingto taste extra salt to taste

Origin & History

Marinated, oven-baked chicken pieces combine Mexican spices with warm flavors of tropical fruit. Such combinations of spicy marinades and roasted vegetables are popular in many regions of Mexico, especially where fruits are used in salsas and sauces.