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.
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.
Serving size | 909.3 grams (909.3g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 1181 |
Total Fat 42.60g | 55% |
Saturated Fat 8.40g | 42% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g | |
Cholesterol 286mg | 95% |
Sodium 2597mg | 113% |
Total Carbohydrate 90.50g | 33% |
Dietary Fiber 9.80g | 35% |
Total Sugars 74.90g | |
Protein 114.50g | 229% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 128mg | 10% |
Iron 5mg | 26% |
Potassium 945mg | 20% |
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