This coriander lime chicken is served next to a deliciously sweet mango salsa with a homemade crema. It’s full of low carbs, high protein and summer flavors thanks to its vibrant fruits and fresh herbs.
This was one of my first viral recipes from Fit Foodie Finds. Many people have seen this video on Facebook and have made this meal over the years. It makes my heart so happy
My husband, Mark, has nothing more to love than when preparing this chicken meal for us for lunch this week. Coriander lime chicken, mango salsa! Homemade crema! And the best part? You can eat it in a hot and cold! Prepare double batches for meals all week.
To make this coriander lime chicken as a meal prep recipe, marinate the chicken, whip mango salsa and simple rice (I want to make a big batch in an instant pot!), and don’t forget the crema! I like to keep mine separate and pour it over the chicken just before serving. All you need to do now is to assemble the meal prep bowl and viola. You can feed your weekly meal preparations!
High in protein – 24g per serving! Perfect for preparing meals. It’s very lively and colorful. Packed with amazing flavors!
Materials worthy of spotlight
Chicken Thighs: We prefer boneless, skinless chicken thighs in this recipe, but chicken breasts also work. Fresh diced mangoes: It’s mango season, people! Fresh mangoes add such an amazing sweet flavour to this dish. Lime Juice: Squeezing fresh lime juice really makes the chicken fresh and brightens the flavor of the mango salsa. Greek yogurt: Homemade cremas have a Greek yogurt base that adds acidity to the sauce. The blended cottage cheese also works.
Find the complete list of ingredients in the recipe cards below.
How to make mango salsa and coriander lime chicken
Prepare the chicken marinade: Add the marinade ingredients to a bowl and whisk together the ingredients. Add the chicken and turn the chicken over several times to make sure it is completely coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor. Prepare the Mango Salsa: Add all the ingredients for the Mango Salsa to a bowl and mix. It’s easy. My mango guacamole is also delicious! Crema Blend: Add all the crema ingredients to a small blender and blend until smooth. Cook the chicken: Heat 1-2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs to the oil. Bake chicken on either side or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. You can also make these chickens and thighs on a grill. Have fun assembling it! Serve with chicken topped with mango salsa and crema. enjoy!
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I love serving this dish over white rice and then apparently paired with mango salsa and homemade crema. Perfect for serving large groups on summer nights in the cabin.
Top Tips for Coriander Lime Chicken
This recipe is suitable for fridge for up to 4 days.
It is recommended to obtain glass meal preparation containers to easily store and transport your meals. If you plan to maintain this meal preparation for more than 4 days, we recommend freezing it.
Prepare the chicken marinade. Add lime juice, avocado oil, cilantro, garlic, salt and pepper to a bowl and whisk together until combined. Add the chicken and turn the chicken over several times to make sure it is completely coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until overnight.
While the chicken is marinated, add all the ingredients for the mango salsa to a bowl and mix. Please put it aside later.
Add all the crema ingredients to a small blender and blend until smooth.
Remove the chicken from the fridge and leave at room temperature for 10 minutes.
Heat 1-2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs to the oil. Bake chicken on each side for 6-9 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
Remove the chicken from the heat. Serve with chicken topped with mango salsa and crema.
Chicken thighs usually come in a thigh package of four or six thighs. This recipe works with both. It is recommended to serve this dish over long grain white rice. Rice is not included in nutritional information. This recipe was updated in July 2025. Find the original recipe here, featuring cauliflower rice and black bean salsa.
Serving: 1 /4, calorie: 314 kcal, carbohydrates: 19 g, protein: twenty four g, fat: 16 g, fiber: 2 g, sugar: 15 g
Nutrition information is calculated automatically and should only be used as an approximation.
Photo: The photos taken in this post are from Erin from a wooden frying pan.
