Description
This Asian Mango Glazed Chicken features tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy mango glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped (or ¾ cup mango purée)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
- Steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles (optional)
- Sliced green onions (optional)
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or Thai basil (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add the chicken to the pan and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine mango, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes.
- Pour the mango mixture over the chicken in the pan.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce.
- Cook for another minute until the sauce is thickened.
- Serve the chicken over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, cilantro, and lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if needed.
- For a spicier version, increase the chili flakes.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Asian Mango Glazed Chicken, chicken recipe, mango glaze