Description
A quick recipe for chicken cooked with fresh mango in a light sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with soy sauce and cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth and brown sugar. Pour this mixture into the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir to coat.
- Add the diced mango and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Do not overcook the mango.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve this dish over steamed white or brown rice.
- For a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: mango chicken, chicken stir-fry, easy chicken recipe, sweet and savory chicken