Mango Chili Garlic Chicken (Printable)

Juicy chicken in a tangy mango chili garlic sauce delivers a bright, punchy, gluten-free skillet meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken Preparation

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.3 pounds)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch

→ Mango Chili Garlic Sauce

05 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced (about 1 cup)
06 - 3 tablespoons honey
07 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
08 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
09 - 2 teaspoons chili flakes
10 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

→ Cooking & Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
15 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Steps:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry and sprinkle both sides evenly with salt and pepper. Lightly dust with cornstarch to ensure a crisp exterior.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm.
03 - Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute, releasing aromatics.
04 - Add diced mango, honey, lime juice, soy sauce, and chili flakes. Stir well and gently mash mango pieces as the sauce simmers for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
05 - Return chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon mango chili sauce over chicken and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until coated and heated through.
06 - Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and sliced red chili. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses easy-to-find ingredients that you probably already have on hand
  • No need to marinate in advance just a quick skillet cook
  • Sweet mango balances chili heat with a fresh summer vibe
  • Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free great for most diets
  • Cooks in under 40 minutes with minimal clean up
02 -
  • Packed with lean protein and plenty of vitamin C from mango and lime
  • Great option for gluten-free and dairy-free diets
  • Sauce thickens naturally with mango and cornstarch
03 -
  • Take the time to pat the chicken dry and dust in cornstarch this locks in moisture and creates a beautiful sauce cling
  • Do not walk away while cooking the garlic and ginger they can turn bitter in seconds if overdone so keep a close eye
  • Always taste the sauce before serving and bump up lime or chili if it needs more punch

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