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Mango Glazed Chicken: A Vibrant 30-Minute Tropical Escape

This Mango Glazed Chicken features succulent seared chicken cubes coated in a thick, glossy orange-yellow glaze. Served over fluffy jasmine rice with fresh mango and scallions, it is a 30-minute meal that perfectly balances sweet and savory.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: asian-inspired, Tropical
Calories: 445
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Mango Glazed Chicken Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast Cut into 1-inch cubes (680g)
  • 1.5 cups Jasmine Rice Dry weight (300g)
  • 2.25 cups Water For cooking rice (540ml)
  • 1 cup Mango Nectar High quality, for glaze base (240ml)
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Mixed with 2 tbsp water for slurry
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce 30ml
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice 15ml
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Grated (6g)
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 large Fresh Mango Sliced into wedges
  • 2 stalks Green Scallions Thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp White Sesame Seeds Toasted

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed Skillet Stainless steel or cast iron preferred
  • 1 Microplane For grating fresh ginger
  • 1 Whisk To ensure a smooth glaze

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Rinse jasmine rice until water is clear. Combine with water and salt in a pot, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes.
Cook the Protein
  1. Pat chicken cubes dry and season. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden-brown. Remove from pan.
Finalize the Sauce
  1. Sauté garlic and ginger in the same skillet. Add mango nectar, soy sauce, and lime juice. Whisk in cornstarch slurry and simmer until thick, glossy, and translucent.
  2. Toss seared chicken back into the glaze until fully coated and heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcalProtein: 28gFat: 9gFiber: 3g

Notes

Ensure the chicken is patted completely dry to achieve the signature golden-brown sear.
Use mango nectar instead of juice for a thicker, more vibrant orange-yellow color.
Keyword 30-minute dinner,Mango Glazed Chicken,tropical chicken recipe

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