Description
Irresistible sweet and savory Asian mango glazed chicken twists that are both comforting and exotic, combining juicy chicken with a mouthwatering mango glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup fresh mango, diced (or use frozen mango, thawed)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for spiciness)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon water (if using cornstarch)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by marinating the chicken. In a large bowl, combine diced chicken with soy sauce, honey, minced ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Mix well, ensuring every piece is coated. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to absorb the flavors and tenderize.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare your mango glaze. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh mango, honey, and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the mango softens. For a thicker glaze, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, adding it into the mango mixture while stirring constantly. This will give your glaze a rich, sticky texture. Remove from heat once it reaches your desired consistency.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the marinated chicken, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Ensure the kitchen is filled with that tempting aroma, turning occasionally for even cooking.
- Once the chicken is cooked, pour the mango glaze over the chicken in the skillet. Stir well to coat and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to meld beautifully with the chicken.
- Finally, serve the glazed chicken with a sprinkle of green onions and sesame seeds for an added crunch.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken with beef, turkey, or tofu. Make the mango glaze a day in advance to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg