Mango puree chicken

❤️ Ingredients You’ll Need ❤️

For the Chicken

1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 teaspoon garlic powder

For the Mango Glaze

1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped (or ¾ cup mango purée)

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger

½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional—adjust to taste)

1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)

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For Serving (Optional but Highly Recommended)

Steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles

Sliced green onions

Toasted sesame seeds

Fresh cilantro

⭐️ Ingredients ⭐️

Step 1: Prepare the glaze

1. Blend the mango.

Toss the chopped mango into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. If you’re using mango purée, you get to smugly skip this step.

2.Simmer the flavor party.

Pour the mango purée into a small saucepan. Add soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar (or lime juice), garlic, ginger, and chili flakes (if using). Stir it all together.

3. Cook it down.

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Then reduce to low and let it cook for 5–6 minutes. This helps the flavors deepen and mellow into that sweet-savory balance we want.

4. Thicken it up.

Stir in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + water). Keep stirring for 1–2 minutes until the glaze thickens and looks glossy. Turn off the heat and set aside.

Step 2: Cook the chicken

1. Season simply.

Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. That’s it. The glaze is the star—chicken just needs a solid supporting role.

3. Sear for flavor.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer (work in batches if your pan is crowded—crowding = steaming, and we want golden edges).

4.Cook until done.

Cook for 6–8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the chicken is golden and cooked through.

Step 3: Glaze and toss

1.Turn heat to low.

Once the chicken is cooked, reduce the heat.

2. Add the mango glaze.

Pour the glaze over the chicken and toss to coat every piece.

3. Let it get sticky.

Simmer for 2–3 minutes. This is where the magic happens: the sauce thickens slightly more, clings to the chicken, and caramelizes just enough to make you want to “taste test” five times.

Serve and Enjoy

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