Sweet & Savory Asian Mango Glazed Chicken

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped (or ¾ cup mango purée)

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger

½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles

Sliced green onions

Toasted sesame seeds

Fresh cilantro or Thai basil

Lime wedges

Directions

Prepare the glaze:Blend chopped mango until smooth. Pour into a saucepan and stir in soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat and cook 5–6 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.

Cook the chicken:Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.

Glaze and finish:Reduce heat to low. Pour mango glaze over chicken and toss to coat. Simmer 2–3 minutes until glossy and slightly caramelized.

Serve:Spoon over warm rice or noodles. Garnish with mango chunks, green onions, sesame seeds, herbs, and a squeeze of lime.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving (¼ of recipe)
• Calories: 420 kcal
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 135 mg
• Sodium: 620 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 14 g
• Protein: 36 g