Mango Chicken

4.56 from 9 votes

This delicious Mango Chicken recipe starts with marinated chicken breasts pan-fried to perfection and topped with a vibrant mango salsa. It's a simple yet impressive dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Marinade Time30

Total Time1

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Mexican, Thai

Keyword: mango chicken, mango chicken recipe, mango salsa

Servings: servings

Author: Katerina | Diethood

Equipment

Ingredients

For the chicken

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut in half longwise
4 tablespoons olive oil divided
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ tablespoon agave
2 teaspoons salt
1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

For the mango salsa

2 ripe mangoes peeled, seeded, and cut into cubes
½ small red onion diced
½ jalapeno seeded and diced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1½ tablespoons olive oil
½ tablespoon agave
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic minced
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pinch salt

Instructions

Pound the chicken. Place each piece of chicken between two layers of plastic wrap and use a rolling pin to pound it to an even thickness (about ¾ inch). Place the chicken in a large resealable Ziplock bag.
Marinate the chicken. Whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lime juice, agave, salt, smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic powder, and pour the mixture over the chicken. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken. Place it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Make the mango salsa. Add the mangos, onion, and jalapeno to a mixing bowl. Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, agave, cilantro, garlic, smoked paprika, and salt, and pour the mixture over the mangos. Toss to coat the mangos thoroughly.
Cook the chicken. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 5 minutes and then flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
Rest. Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve. Serve the chicken with the mango salsa, and garnish it with cilantro.

Notes

Chicken: For this recipe, I used a little over a pound of chicken breasts. I suggest pounding all the chicken breasts to an even thickness, which helps achieve quick and even cooking.
Marinating: Try to marinate the chicken for at least 20 to 30 minutes to infuse it with flavor.

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