Description
Succulent chicken coated in a luscious mango glaze, combining vibrant flavors of sweetness and savory umami.
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mango juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Whisk together the mango juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a mixing bowl until well blended.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Pour the prepared mango sauce over the chicken and allow it to simmer gently.
- Mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water to form a slurry and stir it into the sauce in the skillet to thicken it.
- Serve the mango-glazed chicken atop rice or noodles, drizzling the sauce generously over the top.
Notes
For make-ahead tips, prepare the mango glaze a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Use chicken thighs for a juicier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg