BBQ Chicken with Mango-Avocado Salsa

Serves: up to 2 | Cooking time: 30 minutes

Tangy BBQ chicken pairs perfectly with fresh mango-avocado salsa. This dish balances savory heat with cool, fresh sweetness for a bold and refreshing plate that is both comforting and adventurous.

INGREDIENTS

BBQ Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs Farmer Focus boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar

  • 2 tsp smoked paprika

  • 2 tsp onion powder

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp chili powder

  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Coconut Rice

  • 1 cup jasmine rice

  • 1 can (13.5 oz) lite coconut milk

  • ½ cup water

  • ¼ tsp salt

Mango-Avocado Salsa

  • 2 ripe mangoes, diced

  • 1 ripe avocado, diced

  • ¼ cup chopped red onion

  • 1 tsp honey

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro

  • ½ jalapeno, minced (optional, to taste)

  • Salt to taste

FEATURED PRODUCTS

Boneless Skinless Breast

Categories

Breasts

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare the Chicken

  1. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder and salt.
  2. Rub mixture evenly over chicken breasts.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
  4. Place chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Make the Rice

  1. Rinse rice well under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt.
  3. Bring to a boil, stir once, reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer for 15–18 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  4. Let sit off heat, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Make the Salsa

  1. In a bowl, combine mango, avocado, red onion, honey, lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using).
  2. Gently toss to combine. Season with salt to taste.

Assemble Bowls

  1. Spoon coconut rice into bowls.
  2. Cover with BBQ chicken breast
  3. Add generous scoop of mango-avocado salsa.
  4. Optional: Garnish with extra cilantro or a lime wedge for serving.
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