Description
Asian Mango Chicken: Sweet, Tangy & Easy Dinner
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breast), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or water)
- 1–2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small yellow or white onion, sliced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
Instructions
- Dice the boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breast) into 1-inch bite-sized pieces and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Peel the ripe mangoes and cut the flesh away from the pit. Dice the mango into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch pieces and set aside.
- Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips or bite-sized pieces. Mince the fresh ginger and garlic.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar (or honey), chicken broth (or water), and chili-garlic sauce (if using).
- In a separate tiny bowl, combine the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
- Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add another teaspoon of oil to the same skillet if needed. Toss in the minced ginger and garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onions to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables and stir to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Stir the cornstarch slurry one last time and slowly pour it into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and gently fold in the diced fresh mango. Drizzle with a teaspoon of toasted sesame oil.
- Serve the Asian Mango Chicken immediately over fluffy steamed jasmine rice, brown rice, or noodles.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or noodles.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar or honey.
- Add more vegetables as desired for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Asian Mango Chicken, Sweet Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner Recipe