Sweet & Spicy Mango Chilli Chicken
Ingredients
- • 600 g boneless chicken thighs
- • 400 g ripe mango
- • 2 item red chilli
- • 4 cloves garlic
- • 20 g ginger
- • 60 ml soy sauce
- • 45 ml honey
- • 30 ml lime juice
- • 30 g cornstarch
- • 45 ml vegetable oil
- • 200 g bell pepper
- • 4 item spring onions
- • 1 sprinkle salt to taste
- • 1 sprinkle black pepper to taste
- • 10 g sesame seeds
- • 15 g fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- 2
Peel and dice the mango into 1-inch chunks. Finely chop the red chillies, removing seeds for less heat if desired.
- 3
Mince the garlic and ginger. Cut bell pepper into squares and slice spring onions, keeping white and green parts separate.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and lime juice to create the sauce.
- 5
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes without stirring until golden.
- 6
Flip chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes until crispy. Remove chicken and set aside.
- 7
Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, chillies, and white parts of spring onions for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 8
Add bell pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
- 9
Return chicken to the pan, add the sauce mixture, and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- 10
Add mango chunks and gently fold them in, cooking for just 1 minute to warm through without breaking them down.
- 11
Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds, green parts of spring onions, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately over rice.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition data is approximate and derived from OpenFoodFacts.org. Values may vary based on ingredients, brands, and preparation methods. Not intended as dietary or medical advice.
Chef's Note
"This vibrant dish perfectly balances the sweetness of ripe mango with a gentle chilli kick, creating a tropical twist on classic Asian flavors. Serve over jasmine rice and don't skip the fresh cilantro garnish - it brings everything together beautifully!"
