This mango chicken is a combination of seared chicken breast, bell peppers and fresh mango, all tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. Chicken with mango is a unique dinner offering that is sure to get rave reviews!
Mango with chicken is an unusual pairing, but the flavor combination really works! The end result is a tropical tasting meal that’s perfect served over rice.
Chicken goes with just about anything and is a great light protein to add to any dish. This mango chicken hits all the right spots as far as taste and texture go. The sweet and slightly tangy mango mixes well with the tender chicken and slices of bell pepper to make a delicious dinner.
HOW DO YOU MAKE MANGO CHICKEN?
Begin by browning your chicken before adding your pepper slices to the same pan. Next, add your aromatic garlic and ginger to the pan. In a bowl, whisk together your chicken broth and other sauce ingredients then pour it over your chicken mixture. Lastly, place your mango chunks in the pan and serve one delicious dinner!
It is perfectly ok to use either chicken breasts or thighs, whichever you prefer! To get nicely browned chicken, cook it in batches instead of all at once. The chicken should be in a single layer, otherwise it might steam instead of brown.
It’s important that the mango is added at the very end of the cook time. The mango can get mushy if it’s cooked for too long. I suggest using firm but ripe mangoes as far as flavor goes. It makes them a lot easier to cook with as well.
HOW DO YOU CUT A MANGO?
First, peel your mango with a Y-shaped peeler similar to a potato peeler. Then stand your mango on end and cut just to the side of the middle of the mango in order to miss the pit. Once one side is sliced, scoop out the pit. Continue to slice your mango in whatever shape you like!
WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF MANGO?
Antioxidants in mango have been proven to help prevent cancer. Not to mention, it also helps clear up your skin, lowers cholesterol, and even improves your eye health. My favorite part is that it improves your gut health which ultimately promotes weight loss.
This chicken with mango is such an easy dish that it takes no time at all to prepare. Everyone loves it, even the kids. I’ve never gotten negative feedback on it. Definitely a plus when it’s such an easy recipe!
OTHER MANGO RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE
- Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Mango Avocado Salsa
- Mango Iced Tea
- Strawberry Mango Agua Fresca
- Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
- Tropical Fruit Salad
Mango Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 green bell pepper cored, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper cored, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups fresh mango chunks
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
- Place the chicken in the pan in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. You may need to cook the chicken in batches.
- Cook the chicken for 4-6 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Repeat the process with any remaining chicken.
- Add the peppers to the pan with the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened.
- Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for 1 minute.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar and cornstarch.
- Pour the chicken broth mixture over the chicken and vegetables and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has just thickened.
- Stir in the mango chunks and serve.
Fern says
Hi! I was surfing for recipe ideas, we are trying to cook a little more with the family and kids stuck at home everyday, but I’m not much of a cook so always need ideas! I’m curious to give this a try!
Can I ask after we add in the mango chunks at the end, do I need to let it simmer for X mins on the stove (lid on?)? Or I can turn off the heat and serve it right away? My kids don’t like peppers, does it change the taste of the dish if I omit it? Or if I substituted with asparagus as someone mentioned? I have quite a bit of honey around, is it ok to replace the sugar in the chicken broth seasoning with honey?
Grateful thanks in advance!!
Sara says
I don’t simmer the mango, I serve right away. The mango can get mushy if it’s cooked too long. You can omit the peppers it might just taste sweeter without that savory component. Honey is fine for sugar!
Karen says
We had this for dinner this evening. Everyone enjoyed it. I did make a few changes, I cut the sugar back to 1tbsp, increased the amount of the chicken broth, added some hot pepper flakes as well as asparagus. Thank you for a quick, easy and delicious recipe.
Irma says
I made this last week. I didn’t have any minced ginger and made it anyway. Tasted great and very yummy for lunch the next day. I will make it again .
Tanis Shipman says
This dish was delicious! Next time I might add some chunks of pineapple!! I will be making this again and again!!
DJ says
Made this tonight. What a pleasant meal…
First off, I’ve got to admit, I doubled the sauce, because that’s almost always neccesary for recipes of this kind. Not so here! The sauce amount, as written, is perfect, so kudos for that!
I was a bit worried that my mangoes were too ripe… Turns out they were not really ripe enough… But after cooking them for a very short time, as specified, they came out fine.
I did doctor the sauce just a bit: added a little bit of chili powder, garlic powder, some red pepper flakes, and a spritz of lime…
Everyone was happy… Kids included…
A nice departure from the typical stir fry, with mellow, pleasing, flavors….another go-to recipe found on this site…
Dr. Andrea E. Oliver says
This was delicious! I made this for spring dinner and the leftovers left over! I’ve had to stitch in Thailand and it was the same creative taste. I only wish you would allow me to take a picture of the incredible dish!
Rebecca says
OK what if I don’t have cornstarch or the rice vinegar what else can I use instead or do I have to use that at all. I have everything else except those two things
Sara says
You can use 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. The cornstarch thickens the sauce, you can omit it, the sauce will just be thinner.
Vee says
Have just made this recipe for my husband who loved it! I used coconut sugar instead of ordinary sugar as well as using cauliflower rice … delicious!
Charles says
I haven’t made this yet but I eat mango everyday and this chicken dish looks fantastic. I kept your whole menu
Tracy says
I came across this recipe today on the MSN site for easy summer dishes (or something like that). I had no idea what I was making for dinner and this sounded great and would also be something everyone would eat. I went to the store, bought everything I needed and voila! Dinner is served! It was fantastic and no complaints from the household. Thanks for a great recipe!
Kylie says
Could I add mango nectar to this? Going to make tonight!
Sara says
Sure that would work! You’ll probably want to cut back the sugar by a teaspoon or two since mango nectar is typically sweetened.
Jaimie says
This was a fabulous & delicious Thai dinner! Flavors were uniquely salty, sour, and sweet. Used half rice vinegar & half fish sauce, added lime juice and subbed in brown sugar. Frozen mango chunks worked well since our grocery was out of fresh. Served with coconut jasmine rice. Husband is actually excited for the leftovers tomorrow night!
Sara says
So glad to hear you enjoyed it, thanks for coming back to comment!
Debbie says
Beautiful dish! Mango and stir fry what could be better!
Heather says
I don’t eat meat anymore, but I’m sure this combination is great! We love mangoes and often add them to recipes.
Ada says
Mango is one of my favorite fruits so this recipe is perfect for me! I need to make this before the end of summer.
Nayna Kanabar says
What a lovely fish adding the mango must have given the dish a lovely sweet and tangy taste.
Arnab Majumdar says
I love chicken, but never had any recipe mixed with mango. looks delicious, definitely going to try it. Thanks for the recipe/.
Heather @ US Japan Fam says
Oooooh I love mango! This recipe is right up my alley, I’ve gotta try it soon! Thank you for sharing!!
Brittany Vantrease says
I’ve never had mango outside of a drink mix, so I’m a little hesitant on that. Everything before you added the mango made my mouth water!
Devyani Ray says
THis looks so colorful and delish! Mango is my absolute favorite. Have to try it.
Tara Pittman says
I love mango and I never thought to add it to chicken. I now need to make this dish,