Mango Chicken Your Kids Will Eat
Transform dinnertime into a tropical adventure with "Mango Chicken Your Kids Will Eat" — a kid-approved, flavor-packed dish that's both wholesome and irresistibly tasty! This quick and easy recipe combines tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken with the natural sweetness of ripe mango in a tangy, sticky sauce made from honey, ketchup, and a splash of fresh lime juice. The dish takes just 35 minutes to prepare and cook, making it a perfect weeknight meal for busy families. Served over fluffy white rice and topped with a sprinkle of diced mango for a fun and colorful garnish, this recipe offers a balance of savory and sweet flavors that will delight picky eaters while still being sophisticated enough for grown-ups to enjoy. Whether you're introducing new flavors to your little ones or simply looking for a fresh dinner idea, this mango chicken is a guaranteed hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (boneless, skinless) chicken breasts
- 1 large (peeled and diced) ripe mango
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1.5 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups (for serving) cooked white rice
Instructions
Dice the chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
Peel and dice the mango, setting aside about 3 tablespoons of diced mango for garnish.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, lime juice, garlic powder, and water to create the sauce.
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or pan over medium heat.
Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on the edges but not fully cooked through.
Add the diced mango (except the reserved garnish) to the skillet and pour in the sauce mixture.
Stir well and let the mixture simmer on medium-low heat for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens slightly.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed (add a pinch of salt or more honey for sweetness).
Remove the skillet from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
Serve the mango chicken over cooked white rice, garnished with the reserved diced mango for a pop of color and extra sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1898 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.4 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 286 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 4127 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 273.8 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.8 g | ||
| Protein | 131.6 g | 263% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 802 mg | 17% | |
*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.
