Asian Mango Glazed Chicken
This dish features chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy mango glaze, perfect for a quick meal.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1.5 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
For the Mango Glaze
- 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 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
For Serving (optional)
- Steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles
- Sliced green onions
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro or Thai basil
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mango, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Pour the mango glaze over the cooked chicken, stirring to coat. Add cornstarch mixture and cook until the glaze thickens, about 2 minutes.
Notes
Serve with steamed rice or noodles and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, cilantro, and lime wedges.