Description
Sweet & Savory Mango Chicken is a quick and vibrant dish that brings the flavors of the tropics to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe features succulent chicken marinated in a tangy mango sauce, enhanced with soy and garlic, creating a delightful taste explosion. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this meal can be prepared in under 30 minutes while delivering both nutrition and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 4 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Juice of 2 limes
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, garlic, lime juice, and diced mango to create the marinade.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or dish and pour marinade over it. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add reserved marinade to the skillet and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve chicken drizzled with sauce and garnished with green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For added crunch and color, feel free to toss in bell peppers or snap peas during cooking. If mango is unavailable, pineapple makes a great substitute. For a little heat, consider adding red pepper flakes.