Ouick and Easy Mango Chicken
Brighten up your weeknight dinners with this Quick and Easy Mango Chicken recipe, a tropical-inspired dish that perfectly balances sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection and smothered in a luscious mango glaze made from fresh, ripe mangoes, honey, soy sauce, and just a hint of optional chili flakes for a subtle kick. This one-pan recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, making it the ideal choice for busy weeknight meals or casual entertaining. Garnished with fragrant cilantro and a squeeze of lime, it pairs beautifully with fluffy rice, quinoa, or your favorite steamed vegetables. Simple, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this mango chicken dish will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 pieces Fresh mango (ripe)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 piece Lime (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and cube the mangoes, placing the flesh into a blender. Blend until smooth to create a fresh mango puree. Set aside.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and add minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the mango puree, soy sauce, honey, and chili flakes (if using) to the skillet. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the mango sauce over the top. Let them cook for another 3-4 minutes in the sauce to absorb the flavor.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and optionally serve with lime wedges on the side for a zesty pop of flavor.
Serve hot with rice, quinoa, or a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1181 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.6 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 286 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 2596 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.5 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.9 g | ||
| Protein | 114.5 g | 229% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 945 mg | 20% | |
*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.
