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The Irresistible Mango Chicken Recipe: A Sweet and Savory Delight

Mango Chicken
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Tender chicken pieces glazed in a sweet-spicy mango sauce with crisp bell peppers and aromatic basil. A quick 30-minute meal that tastes like tropical vacation!

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 ripe mangoes, diced (about 2 cups)
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (Thai basil preferred)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken stock
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker sauce)
  • Cooked jasmine rice (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prep sauce: Blend 1 cup mango chunks with fish sauce, lime juice, honey, and sriracha until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Cook chicken: Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok over high heat. Sear chicken in batches until golden (3-4 min per batch). Remove.
  3. Stir-fry veggies: Add remaining oil. Cook garlic and ginger 30 seconds until fragrant. Add bell peppers, stir-fry 2 minutes.
  4. Combine: Return chicken to wok. Add mango sauce and water. Simmer 3-4 minutes until chicken cooks through.
  5. Finish: Stir in remaining mango chunks and basil. For thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and stir in.
  6. Serve: Immediately over jasmine rice with lime wedges.

Notes

  • For extra tropical flavor: add 1/4 cup coconut milk to sauce
  • Vegetarian option: Substitute chicken with firm tofu or chickpeas
  • Use slightly underripe mangoes for better texture in final dish
  • Key to success: High heat and quick cooking prevents soggy veggies
  • Storage: Keeps refrigerated 3 days (sauce may thicken when cold)

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Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/mango-chicken-recipe-delicious-and-easy/

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