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Mango Chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A flavorful and vibrant dish combining tender chicken with sweet mango and aromatic spices, perfect served over rice.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
  • Salt Salt
  • Black pepper Black pepper

Cooking Fat

  • 3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter), or a combo of unsalted butter and oil
  • 1 onion onion, cut in half and sliced into thin, semi-circles
  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
  • 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2.5 cups fresh mango chunks (about 1 large mango that is ripe yet firm, with peel and seed removed)
  • 2 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/3 cup roasted, unsalted cashew pieces

Instructions 

  • Prepare all ingredients as listed.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Brown in hot ghee, then set aside.
  • Sauté onions until golden, add garlic and spices, then cook briefly.
  • Add tomato paste, mango, chicken, and stock; simmer uncovered for 40 minutes until thickened.
  • Stir in honey, cilantro, and cashews. Serve over rice, garnished with extra cilantro.

Notes

For added flavor, garnish with extra cilantro and cashews.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: fusion
Keyword: Chicken, Mango, Spicy