Asian Mango Chicken
Asian Mango Chicken is a vibrant dish that combines tender chicken with juicy mangoes in a sweet and savory sauce. This quick and easy recipe bursts with tropical flavors, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles, and delight your guests with every mouthwatering bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, and ginger. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the marinated chicken until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes). Remove from the pan.
- Pour the remaining marinade into the skillet and simmer until thickened. Stir in diced mango and cooked chicken. Heat through for another 2 minutes.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added crunch, toss in some toasted nuts before serving. - Substitute mango with pineapple or peach for a different flavor twist. - Enhance the dish by adding colorful vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas.