Description
This Mango Chicken Stir Fry is a delicious and colorful dish that combines tender chicken, sweet mangoes, and crisp vegetables in a flavorful sauce. It’s a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Stir Fry:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
For Serving:
- cooked rice
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through; remove from skillet and set aside.
- Stir Fry Vegetables: Add remaining oil, garlic, and ginger to skillet, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add bell pepper and snap peas; stir fry for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to skillet, pour in sauce, and stir to coat. Add mango and green onions, tossing gently. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens. Serve hot over rice.
Notes
- Use slightly firm mangoes so they hold their shape during cooking.
- Pineapple can be substituted for mango if desired.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without rice)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
