Description
Experience a burst of flavors with this Chinese Style Mango Chicken Stir Fry! Tender chicken seared to perfection, paired with sweet mango and vibrant vegetables, makes for an irresistible dish. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this quick and easy recipe will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup mango juice (100% juice)
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chopping the vegetables.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mango juice, honey or sugar, cornstarch, ginger, and lime juice until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sautΓ© until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Toss in garlic, ginger, bell peppers, and green onions; stir-fry until veggies are vibrant (around 2-3 minutes).
- Pour the sauce over the stir fry and cook while stirring until it thickens slightly.
- Gently fold in diced mango just before serving to keep it intact.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider substituting mango with pineapple. Marinate your chicken for extra flavor. Don't overcrowd the pan during cooking to ensure even frying.