Tasty Tropical Chicken
Transport your taste buds to a sun-soaked island with Tasty Tropical Chicken, a vibrant and flavor-packed dish that perfectly balances savory and sweet. Juicy, seasoned chicken breasts are marinated in a luscious blend of coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey, then pan-seared to golden perfection. Infused with the tropical goodness of pineapple chunks, ripe mango, and aromatic ginger, this dish is simmered to tender, saucy brilliance. Served over a bed of fragrant jasmine rice and garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions, it’s a feast for both the eyes and palate. Quick to prepare in under an hour, this recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner that brings exotic flair to your table. Whether you love tropical fruit-inspired recipes or are simply looking for a creative chicken dinner idea, Tasty Tropical Chicken will not disappoint!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 whole mango, diced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 whole red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a large bowl, prepare the marinade by combining coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Mix well.
Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade (reserving the marinade for later) and sear them in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the sliced red bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Add the pineapple chunks and diced mango, stirring to combine.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Once the chicken is cooked, remove the skillet from the heat. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed.
Sprinkle chopped green onions and cilantro over the dish as garnish.
Serve the Tasty Tropical Chicken hot over a bed of jasmine rice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3088 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.8 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 4090 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 409.9 g | 149% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 85.2 g | ||
| Protein | 252.6 g | 505% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 328 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 3463 mg | 74% | |
*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.
