Mango Chicken (One Pot)

Quick and easy mango chicken recipe, made with simple ingredients on stovetop in 30 minutes. This one pot meal is loaded with fresh mangoes and sticky Asian sweet and sour sauce.

Today's recipe continues to show off my passion for incorporating fruit into main dishes. This one has a tropical flavor that fuses with Thai/ Asian/ Chinese cuisine. Some even view it as a Mexican dish. My family likes it even more than Crockpot Orange Chicken and Crockpot Pineapple Chicken.

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• Key ingredients
• Variations
• How to make easy one pot mango chicken sauce?
• What sides to serve with Chinese chicken recipe?
• Tips and techniques
• Recipe FAQs
• Storage
• More one pot chicken recipes
• Recipe

Key ingredients

• Butter- Always use unsalted for best results.
• Oil- Used for sauteing and flavor.
• Chicken breast- You will need about 1.5 pounds.
• Spices and seasonings- Use salt, pepper, ginger powder and red chili flakes according to your personal preference.
• Onion- I like to use the yellow ones.
• Garlic- Fresh will yield the best flavor.
• Chicken broth- Be sure it is low sodium.
• Honey- Adds a hint of sweetness.
• Soy sauce- A large part of the overall flavor profile.
• Vinegar- Adds a little tang.
• Green pepper- You will want these to be sliced thinly.
• Mango- Cut these into small pieces.
• Cornstarch- Make a slurry with water.

Variations

• Baked version- Mix together all the ingredients (except cornstarch) in a large bowl. Marinate for at least 1 hour. Bake at 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. I recommend using whole breasts instead of cutting them.
• Use mango salsa- That's an entirely different recipe in which you stir fry the chicken and mix in with store-bought or homemade mango salsa or you can use mango chutney too.
• Coconut curry option- Add 1 cup coconut milk or coconut cream next the end and thin it out into a curry consistency. Adjust the seasonings, accordingly. Also, garnish with some toasted coconut, prior to serving. You can eat this with Coconut Rice (One Pot).
• Salad- Make this Easy Green Salad (One Bowl) and mix the prepared chicken into it. This is a great way to use up leftovers from dinner.
• Make a rice bowl- Use this chicken on top of your favorite rice to make a new meal.
• Squeeze on some lime juice- To give an extra bit of flavor.

How to make easy one pot mango chicken sauce?

1. Saute in butter and oil- The garlic, ginger, onion, broth, honey, soy sauce, red chili flakes and some mangoes.
2. Simmer- And add in the dissolved cornstarch.
3. Mix in- The remaining mangoes and simmer until sauce thickens
4. Combine sauce- With stir fried chicken and vegetables and enjoy.

What sides to serve with Chinese chicken recipe?

• Rice- You can just serve boiled/steamed jasmine rice or basmati rice or try this Pineapple Rice (One Pot)  or even Cauliflower Fried Rice (One Pot) for a healthier alternative.
• Quinoa- This is another alternative to rice and also a low carb option.
• Roasted vegetables are always a classic side dish. Here are some of my family’s favorites: Oven Roasted Carrots (One Pan), Oven Roasted Asparagus (One Pan).
• Salad– Keep it simple and try this Easy Kale Salad (One Bowl).
• Noodles- Or Zoodles (Zucchini Noodles) taste great too.
• Spaghetti squash- Making it in the instant pot is so quick and a great low carb choice.

Tips and techniques

• Use dissolved cornstarch– Because this prevents the sauce from becoming too lumpy. Don’t add more cornstarch than what’s listed below because the sauce will get thicker, as it cools.
• Use low sodium broth and unsalted butter- Because that prevents this meal from becoming too salty.
• Adjust sweetness- This is a personal preference. Add more or less. Also, I like to use honey but you can use granulated sugar or brown sugar or even maple syrup.
• Garnish options- Any of these would work well: Finely chopped green onions, cilantro or parsley.
• Use both butter and oil- Using them both together gives the best overall flavor.
• Serve a crowd- You can easily double or triple this recipe for dinner parties.

Recipe FAQs

Storage

• Make ahead- You can make the sauce up to 1 week in advance if kept in the fridge and when you are ready, it to the chicken. You can also prepare the entire recipe, cool, then place in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Warm and serve when you are ready for a great meal. This can also be frozen for up to 1 month. Just thaw and reheat before serving.
• Refrigerate- Place in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Warm before serving.
• Freeze- Place in a sealed container in the freezer for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge and reheat before serving.
• Reheat- This can be warmed up in the microwave or over the stovetop.

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• Honey Sriracha Chicken (One Pot)
• Apricot Chicken (One Pot)
• 40 Cloves Garlic Chicken (One Pot)
• Black Pepper Chicken (One Pot)
• Cashew Chicken (One Pot)

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