Description
Experience a burst of flavors with this Chinese Style Mango Chicken Stir Fry, where tender chicken meets juicy mango in a sweet and savory glaze. Quick to prepare, this vibrant dish transforms dinner into a colorful culinary adventure perfect for weeknights or special occasions. With its delightful aroma and bright colors, it’s sure to please both the eyes and palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 large ripe mango, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or sunflower)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken and chopping the vegetables.
- Marinate the chicken in soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and mango chunks; stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until softened but still crunchy.
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), and cornstarch mixture; pour over stir-fry and cook until thickened (1-2 minutes).
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider tossing in cashews or swapping mango for pineapple. Marinate the chicken longer for deeper flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on the stovetop.