Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Coconut Mango Chicken dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy coconut and mango sauce, finished with a hint of lime and cilantro. It’s a delightful Asian-Fusion main course that’s perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 cup canned coconut milk (full fat)
- 1/2 cup mango puree (fresh or canned)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté onion until softened. Add garlic and ginger, cook briefly. Stir in coconut milk, mango puree, lime juice, soy sauce, turmeric, and chili flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, simmer to combine flavors. Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Add red bell pepper or snap peas for extra color and crunch.
- You can also use shrimp or tofu instead of chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
