Chicken with Mango Coconut
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and creamy Chicken with Mango Coconut recipe! Tender chicken thighs are cooked to perfection in a luscious coconut milk sauce infused with the tropical sweetness of ripe mangoes and the warm spices of turmeric and cumin. Bright notes of fresh ginger, zesty lime juice, and optional red chili add depth and a subtle kick to this comforting dish. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh coriander, this one-pan recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice or pair with warm naan bread for a satisfying meal that brings exotic, tropical flavors right to your table. Perfect for busy evenings, it’s ready in under an hour and is a show-stopper for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 large ripe mangoes, diced
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1 small red chili, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 50 ml water (optional, for thinning the sauce)
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with half the salt and black pepper. Set aside.
Heat coconut oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, ginger, and optional red chili. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the turmeric powder and ground cumin, stirring to combine with the onion mixture.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the chicken pieces. Cook until they are lightly browned on the outside, about 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium and pour in the coconut milk. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly.
Add diced mangoes to the pan and gently stir to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water to reach your desired consistency.
Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning with the remaining salt and pepper, if needed.
Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
Serve hot over steamed rice or with warm naan bread and enjoy the tropical flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1775 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.0 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.1 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 625 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 2884 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.7 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.4 g | ||
| Protein | 136.5 g | 273% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2637 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
