Healthy Recipe for Chicken with Mango
I love cooking with sesame oil because it adds an unmistakeable flavor that I adore. Throw in mango and I’m really in heaven. This easy sesame mango chicken recipe that’s ready in 15 minutes is loaded with Asian-inspired flavors and textures galore. Mango is the perfect sweet note that counterbalances the savory flavors of the soy and hoisin and the saltiness of the peanuts. If you can’t find fresh mango, substitute with frozen. If you’re a low-carber, this is the perfect meal. Omit the mango if you’re being really strict but I never would because I love it way too much. Also bonus points for a recipe that’s naturally gluten-free!
Sesame Mango Chicken Ingredients
To make this healthy but flavorful chicken recipe with mango, you’ll need:
Sesame oil Olive oil Chicken breasts Garlic Ground ginger Coleslaw mix Soy sauce (I prefer reduced sodium) Hoisin sauce Mango (fresh or frozen) Peanuts Fresh cilantro Sesame seeds
How to Make Sesame Mango Chicken
Step 1: Chicken is cooked in sesame oil before adding a bag of coleslaw mix, which is just shredded cabbage and carrots. I love the convenience of the mix because it really helps get this meal on the table in no time! Step 2: Then garlic, ginger, soy and hoisin sauces (available in your regular grocery store in the Asian aisle) are added before stirring in crunchy peanuts, green onions, sesame seeds, cilantro, and juicy mango. Step 3: This mango sesame chicken is delicious as is, but you can bulk it up by serving it with brown rice or cauliflower rice.
What Goes with Mango Chicken?
Try one or more of the following sides with your Asian mango chicken:
Steamed white or brown rice Cauliflower rice or cauliflower fried rice Quinoa Fresh spring rolls Sweet and sour noodles Fried rice (omit the chicken in this recipe)
How to Store Mango Chicken Leftovers
Leftovers reheat well and keep in the fridge for up to five days. This is a great recipe to make before a busy week — store some rice and Asian chicken in a mason jar and bring it with you to work for an easy, healthy lunch!
Tips for the Best Chicken with Mango
To speed up the cook time, dice the chicken into small cubes (about an inch or so). If you dice the chicken small enough, it’ll only take about 5 minutes to cook through. If your grocery store doesn’t sell coleslaw mix, you can substitute shredded cabbage and carrots (about 4 or 5 cups worth — it wilts down!). Any color cabbage will work in this recipe, so use whatever you can get your hands on. Also, if you’ve never cooked with sesame oil before, prepare to fall in love! I use Trader Joe’s brand sesame oil. It’s toasted sesame oil, but you can use any kind you want.
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