Blackened Chicken + Mango Salsa

Blackened Chicken + Fresh Mango Salsa is a natural flavor combination, packing a punch of sweet and savory in every bite. Plus, if you use our Badass Blackened Seasoning, you can make the heat mild or wild and it’s super easy to make too!

Whether you like a little or a lot of spice our blackened seasoning pairs perfectly with chicken, fish, seafood, and even tofu. Yes, we’ve tried it with tofu and went back for seconds! Couple that with some Fresh Mango Salsa and it’s truly a winning end of summer dish.

1. Never wash chicken: Spray-back from the faucet is the easiest way to spread any bacteria that may be on the poultry. If you want to remove excess moisture from the bird, then dab it with paper towels and promptly throw away the towels.
2. Avoid cross-contamination: Never use anything that has come in contact with raw chicken on cooked foods without washing completely first. Including hands, cutting boards, dishes, kitchen utensils, and towels.
3. If using marinades: Never use a marinade that poultry has been soaking in, as a basting sauce when cooking. This is another form of cross-contamination.
4. Storage: Cover raw chicken tightly and store on the bottom rack in the fridge sitting on a tray or plate to catch any juices that may drip.
5. Use antibacterial spray: Clean all surfaces in your kitchen that have come in contact with raw poultry with an antibacterial cleaner such as Clorox Kitchen Spray (this is not an advertisement).
6. Check for doneness: Other than slicing into chicken the only way to tell if your bird is done is to use a digital thermometer. Pierce into the thickest part of the meat and check for a reading over 165°F/75°C. Be sure to avoid the bone as that will increase temp.
7. If you believe meat has spoiled: If you sense that chicken or any meat for that matter may be bad, such as a foul smell or slimy consistency, then throw it out! Trust your senses in the kitchen every single time. Even if it means opting for pizza delivery!