Description
Sweet & Savory Asian Mango Glazed Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken coated in a sticky, tropical mango glaze with hints of garlic, ginger, and soy. Perfect for busy weeknights, this vibrant recipe delivers bold takeout-style flavor in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 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
For the Mango Glaze:
- 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
For Serving (optional):
- Steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles
- Sliced green onions
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro or Thai basil
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Mango Glaze:
Blend the mango until smooth. In a saucepan, combine mango purée, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Simmer for 5–6 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Set aside. - Cook the Chicken:
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden and fully cooked. - Glaze the Chicken:
Reduce heat to low. Pour the mango glaze over the chicken and toss to coat. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until glossy and caramelized. - Serve:
Serve over rice or noodles. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, herbs, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- Use ripe mango for the best natural sweetness and flavor
- Adjust chili flakes to control spice level
- Chicken thighs stay juicier, but breasts work well for a leaner option
- Add a splash of water if the glaze thickens too much
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg