Description
Experience a burst of tropical flavors with this Chinese Style Mango Chicken Stir Fry, where tender chicken meets juicy mango and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is quick to prepare and guarantees smiles all around the dinner table. In just under 30 minutes, you can serve a colorful meal that transforms any ordinary night into a culinary celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 ripe fresh mango (diced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced; use red and yellow for color)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 2–3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of oil. Sauté the chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add bell peppers and green onions. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the peppers soften.
- Incorporate diced mango and pour in the sauce mixture. Stir well and heat through for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup stir fry (about 250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider tossing in cashews or replacing mango with pineapple for a different flavor profile. Make sure to taste and adjust seasonings before serving to enhance your dish!