Description
Escape to a tropical paradise with this vibrant Tropical Mango Chicken recipe. Featuring tender chicken breasts paired with sweet, juicy mangoes and a tangy sauce, this dish promises to elevate your dining experience. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, each bite is an explosion of flavor that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F).
- Remove chicken from skillet; in the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add diced mangoes, soy sauce, honey, and lime juice; simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over it, and cook for an additional minute.
- Serve hot, drizzled with extra sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added sweetness, increase honey or try brown sugar. Pair with jasmine rice or quinoa for a complete meal. Feel free to add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.