MAMBO CHICKEN WITH MANGO SALSA

Mambo Chicken with Mango Salsa image

Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment

Time 2h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 boneless, skinless, chicken thighs (or 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
1/4 cup tamari sauce or soy sauce
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 mangos, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 to 2 jalapeno chilies, seeds and membranes removed, minced
3 green onions, finely sliced
2/3 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, stems discarded, coarsely chopped

Steps:

Rinse the chicken thoroughly under cold running water. Pat dry with a paper towel. In an oven-proof baking dish combine the remaining ingredients. Add the chicken and turn several times to mix the ingredients.
Cover with aluminum foil and marinate for 2 to 4 hours in refrigerator.
Combine all the salsa ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly with a fork. Reserve.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Transfer covered baking dish to oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked throughout.
To serve, spoon a generous serving of salsa onto plate and top with 2 thighs.