Description
Asian Mango Chicken is a vibrant dish that combines tender chicken with a sweet and tangy mango sauce, infused with garlic and soy for a delightful flavor experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this easy recipe promises to impress with its colorful presentation and irresistible aroma. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or as a salad topper for a versatile meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- Oil for cooking
Instructions
- Chop chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, and ginger. Toss chicken until well-coated and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Peel and dice the mangoes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through (6-8 minutes).
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add diced mango, and stir gently until combined (about 3 minutes).
- Drizzle with extra honey before serving; stir and remove from heat.
- Serve over rice or in tortillas; garnish with green onions or cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. - Substitute mango with pineapple or add bell peppers for variety. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat on the stovetop.