Asian Mango Glazed Chicken
A delightful dish that combines the sweet tropical notes of mango with savory soy sauce, creating a sticky, flavorful chicken dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh or frozen mango, chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 cup cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped mango, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and lime juice to create the glaze.
Cooking
- Heat the olive oil and sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and sauté until browned and cooked through, creating a caramelized appearance.
- Lower the heat and pour the mango mixture over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly.
- Let the glaze simmer and reduce, stirring occasionally.
- If a thicker glaze is desired, mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry and add it to the skillet, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.
- Taste and season with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if desired.
- Remove from heat once the chicken is fully coated and glistening.
Serving
- Serve the mango-glazed chicken over a mound of cooked rice or noodles, garnishing with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
For best results, let the chicken marinate in the glaze before cooking. Leftovers can be enjoyed cold in a salad or reheated. Add fresh herbs like cilantro before serving for extra freshness.