Extra-juicy, cajun-rubbed chicken tenders are piled high with a sweet ‘n’ spicy mango avocado salsa for one super-easy and flavorful weeknight chicken dinner!
Hey, hey! Welcome to Fun-Dinner Monday and chicken dinner 500.0
Are you a chicken-lover? Is that even a question? Let’s be friends, because I’m clearly wrapped up in all things chicken dinner these days…
As if you didn’t know that or something?..
Just in case you didn’t, I’m bringin’ in the confirmed proof today…
In chicken form, obviously.
Today we’re fancyin’ things up just a little bit for our Monday night dinner fare. Zippy-rubbed chicken tenders. Piled with the most amazing mango PLUS avocado salsa.
With even more salsa on the side. And tortilla chips = NECESSARY.
Haaaaaalp. I’ve got a total full-blown girl crush on this chicken. It has grabbed ahold of every part of my brain and will not let gooooooo.
So I’m just gonna roll with it. And let myself be obsessed. See how easy I solve problems??
Let’s discuss the actual chicken. It’s the staaaar! Extra-juicy chicken tenders, rubbed with tons of cajun spice seasoning and quickly pan-fried in minutes flat.
You could totally stop there and have a fine chicken dinner, but uh we’re taking things to the omg-shove-that-in-my-FACE category. So let’s make our way over here to….
…the salsa. The co-star. Oh gosh, guys the SALSA. Sweet from the mango, silky from the avocado, and slightly-spicy all at the same time. I’m obsessed and I want to put it on ALL THE THINGS.
Like all the chicken. Such a glorious sight to behold. ♥
This chicken just needs to be a part of ALL the Monday meals. Shall we put it to a vote?
My tastebuds voted yeaaaaaaa!
And P.S. does this entire chicken shabang not SCREAM Labor Day weekend to you?? It’s right around the corner and our patio-in-the-making is nearly ready for LOTS of chillin’ and chicken-eatin’.
…aaaand s’mores too, but that almost doesn’t even need to be said. 😉
Aaaanywayz..
Guys, it’s Monday. We just all need winners of a dinner like this up our sleeve.
To be honest though, I’d much rather prefer it all up in my face. ♥
Cajun-Rubbed Chicken Tenders with Mango-Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts each breast split in half horizontally
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2-4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- SALSA:
- 1 medium mango peeled and diced
- 2 medium avocados peeled and diced
- 1/2 jalapeno minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- Juice from 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rub chicken breasts with cajun seasoning. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmery. Cook chicken breasts in batches, turning occasionally until chicken is golden brown on each side and registers 160F. Keep warm and set aside.
- Make the salsa: In a large bowl, combine all salsa ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve salsa over warm chicken tenders. Enjoy immediately!
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Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Wow this chicken looks amazing, Sarah! Cajun seasoned AND topped with mangos and avocados? I’m in love! This looks like the perfect Monday dinner! Pinned!
Sarah says
Pretty much just screams MONDAY EAT ME NOW, right?? Lol. Thanks for the pin, girl!
Heather - Butter & Burlap says
Girl! That’s one impressive Monday dinner! And I’m loving all the flavors in it! I haven’t made a mango salsa or guacamole yet (I know, I’ve been living under a rock), but I WILL make it just for this recipe! However, the weather is starting to change and I’m sorta, kinda, already putting up my fall decorations… :). I can’t help it, I’m so excited!
Sarah says
Heather, you SO need this salsa in your life asap! It will change your life, I promise. 😉 And you’re not alone in cheering on fall to come! Tell that to our mid-90 temps! LOL.
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Allergy Friendly Eats says
Ooh, I love chicken tenders, but that salsa really takes it up a notch! Delish!
Sarah says
Right?? The salsa is totally the star! 😉 Thanks Kelly.
mira says
Love this chicken Sarah! Great flavors and love that you topped it with mangos and avocadoes! Pinned!
Sarah says
Thanks Mira! It really is a chicken combo made in heaven! 😉
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
Just pass me a bowl of that mango avocado salsa! It looks so refreshing and tasty!
Sarah says
It’s the best part for sure! 😉 xoxo
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Love the sound of the mango avocado salsa!
Sarah says
Thanks Jessica! It’s totally the best part!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
That mango avocado salsa is perfection! Can I dig right in please?
Sarah says
Digging in with both hands is my preferred way to go! 😉
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
This is such a beautiful looking chicken dish, Sarah! My son and husband are big chicken lovers too and the cajun flavors sound perfect with the mango avocado salsa! So flavorful and fabulous!
Sarah says
Aw thanks so much Kelly! This chicken definitely sounds right up your family’s alley! 😉
Ashley says
Gah I will take a huge bowl of that mango avocado salsa!! I’ll take some chicken too … but mostly a huge mound of that salsa!!
Sarah says
Yeaaa to the salsa! Take extras upon extras! You know, just in case. 😉
Cailee says
Wow! This looks amazing!! Tasty, healthy and easy?! This is too good to be true! That salsa combo is genius! I Recently had some salsa with mango in it!! AMAZING! …plus you’ve added avocado?! SO yummy! Thanks for the great recipe!!
Sarah says
You HAVE to give this chicken a go, Cailee! You will love it, I guarantee!!
Kristen @ The Endless Meal says
Damn girl … these look so good! That salsa’s got my name written all over it. Yum!
Sarah says
Haha! Thanks so much Kristen! xoxo 🙂
Kelly says
Can you just use chicken tenders instead of whole chicken breasts?
Thanks! Making tonight just wondering before shooting to the market.
Sarah says
Yes! Chicken tenders work fine. 🙂