1. Make the Marinade. Blend the mango, chili sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, honey, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, olive oil, orange juice, rice vinegar, ginger, and smoked paprika until smooth and vibrant. Reserve: 1/4 cup for brushing during cooking
2. Pat chicken breasts dry. Lightly season the chicken breasts with kosher salt and black pepper. This is optional but if you don’t have time to marinade for at least an hour, I highly recommend seasoning the chicken first.
3. Place in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour remaining marinade over top. Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour (up to 24 hours).

To Cook in the Oven the :

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet. Lightly grease the rack. Arrange marinated chicken on the rack and brush with a few tablespoons of reserved marinade.  Alternatively, you may place the marinated chicken in a baking dish and add ¼ cup of the marinade on top of chicken. Note– Using a rack is preferred vs a baking dish because it promotes even browning and prevents steaming in juices, but both taste delicious .
• Bake/Roast for 25–30 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 165°F. Broil the last 1–2 minutes for caramelized color.

To Grill:

• Place chicken breast in foil or on the grill. Brush reserved marinade on top. Grill for about 15- 20 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink and reaches 165F. Feel free to grill extra mango slices too!

Air Fryer Method:

• Preheat the air fryer to 375F. Spray the basked with cooking spray. Place the marinated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway through.
• The exact time depends on the thickness of your chicken breasts—thicker pieces may need closer to 20 minutes. Always check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) .For extra flavor and moisture, I recommend basting the chicken with reserved marinade halfway through air frying. This helps combat the slight dryness that can occur with this cooking method.
• If desired, spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of marinade over the chicken before air frying, but do not pour excess marinade into the basket (it can burn or smoke).

Serving:

• Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to retain its juices.
• Plate the roasted or grilled chicken over rice or cauliflower rice. Add grilled mango slices, if desired. Add squeeze fresh lime juice on top, and garnish with cilantro and sea salt. Optional reduced sauce.*