Description
Asian Mango Chicken is a vibrant dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of ripe mangoes with savory chicken and tangy sauces. This quick and easy recipe transforms your kitchen into a tropical paradise, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its colorful presentation and delightful flavors, Asian Mango Chicken is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces and dicing the mangoes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in soy sauce, honey, and lime juice, stirring to coat the chicken. Simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Gently fold in mango pieces and cook for an additional 3 minutes until softened but still intact.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and ginger for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - Customize by substituting mango with pineapple or adding chopped bell peppers for extra color.