Description
Mango Chicken is a delightful dish that combines succulent chicken with a vibrant mango sauce, delivering a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. The tropical aroma fills your kitchen, making it an irresistible choice for any meal. Serve it over rice or with grilled veggies for a visually stunning feast that will leave everyone smiling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by seasoning both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine diced mangoes, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, and honey; mix well.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour the mango sauce over the chicken and simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot over rice or alongside vegetables with extra mango or lime wedges for garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg