Chicken in Mango Sauce with Lots of Protein
If you love Mangoes then this Mango Chicken is a perfect mix of sweet, spicy and tangy flavors that will make your taste buds dance! Juicy chicken pieces are cooked in a rich mango sauce with garlic, chili and spices creating a bold and tropical flavor in every bite. It’s quick to make and goes so well with rice, roti, quinoa and couscous. Whether you’re cooking for family or guests this dish will definitely impress and leave everyone asking for more.
Step by Step Cooking Video
This Is Part Of My Summer Dinner List
This mango chicken was full of flavor! 🍗🥭 Sweet mango mixed so well with the spices and juicy chicken. It was quick to cook and tasted like a restaurant dish. Best part? My family loved it – even my little one! Definitely adding this to my summer dinner list.
FAQs
What goes well with mango chicken?
Serve it with rice, roti, naan, or paratha — or enjoy it as a tasty appetizer too!
Is mango chicken good for kids?
Yes! It’s naturally sweet and not too spicy. Just adjust the spice level to your child’s taste.
Can I freeze mango chicken?
Yes, just keep it in the fridge like any regular food.
What type of mango is best for this recipe?
Use ripe and juicy mangoes for natural sweetness. For a tangier and less sweet flavor, go with slightly sour mangoes. Frozen mangoes can also be used.
Recipe
Mango Chicken
Ingredients
- 400 gm chicken breast
- 200 gm frozen mango
- 100 gm mango puree
- 1 tbsn yoghurt
- 2 pods slice garlic
- 1 inch julienne cut ginger
- 1/4 cup slice onion
- 4 tbsn lime juice for marination and sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsn crushed ginger garlic (crushed together in mortar and pestle)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper
- 4 tbsn soy sauce
- 4 tbsn ketchup
- 1 tbsn honey
- 1 tspn paprika
- 1-2 tbsn green onion
- 3/4 tspn sugar
- salt as per taste
- 1 tspn black pepper powder for cooking and marination
- oil
Instructions
- Start marinating chicken, yogurt, lime juice, ginger-garlic, onion, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix well cover and keep it aside for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl add soy sauce, lime juice, honey, ketchup and paprika, mix everything well to make a smooth sauce.
- Now in a pot add oil and the marinated chicken. Cook on medium low heat until it turns golden and the water evaporates, keep stirring frequently.
- Once the chicken is roasted keep it aside. In the same pot add a little oil and crushed ginger garlic cook for a minute or until it turns golden.
- Now add chopped onion along with a little sugar as it helps caramelize the onion faster and adds a balanced taste to the dish but If you don’t like it just skip the sugar.
- Now add the chopped bell pepper, mango pieces and prepared sauce. Mix everything well and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Now add mango puree and give it a nice stir. Once it starts bubbling add salt and black pepper then mix well.
- Cover and cook for 2–3 minutes then add the roasted chicken. Cook for another 2 minutes add chopped green onion give it a nice mix and yes it’s ready to eat!
- For a visual reference you can watch our video linked above.
- Enjoy😋
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