This is not a tropical illusion. Even with the sun setting on summer fun, you can still enjoy the tangy taste of mangoes. Using natural fruit preserves, this lively mango marinade can make a year-round appearance at dinner. Whether the grill’s going or you’re hibernating inside with a hot oven, you’ll now have a go-to flavoring for an otherwise basic chicken recipe.
Almond Butter-Mango Marinade
Ingredients
1 lb. boneless, pasture-raised chicken thighs or breasts
½ cup raw almond butter
¼ cup natural mango preserves
¼ cup organic olive oil
2 cloves garlic
Dash coconut aminos sauce
Directions
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients (except chicken) and blend until smooth.
- Divide marinade in half, placing one part in the fridge to save.
- Spread the other half over raw chicken and marinate 30 minutes on the countertop, or up to six hours covered tightly and stored in the fridge.
- Grill or broil chicken 20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 150 degrees F.
- Remove from heat, tent in foil and let sit 10 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
- Serve chicken with reserved marinade and your favorite raw veggies.