Description
Savor succulent chicken strips coated in a dazzling, reduced mango-ginger glaze. This irresistible Asian twist delivers balanced sweetness and umami, perfectly sautéed in minutes.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast (1.5 lbs), cut into 1-inch strips
- Ripe mango puree or frozen mango chunks (1 cup)
- Low-sodium soy sauce (1/4 cup)
- Fresh ginger (1 tablespoon, finely grated)
- Garlic cloves (2 cloves, minced)
- Fresh lime juice (1 tablespoon)
- Sriracha or chili garlic sauce (1 teaspoon)
- Toasted sesame oil (1 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the mango glaze by combining the mango puree, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, Sriracha, and sesame oil in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly and thickens into a glaze consistency. Remove from heat.
- Step 2: Season the chicken strips generously with salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of high-heat cooking oil (like avocado or canola) in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and sauté for 6-8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked through and golden brown.
- Step 3: Once the chicken is cooked, reduce the heat to low. Pour the prepared mango glaze directly over the chicken in the skillet. Toss the chicken strips gently with tongs, ensuring every piece is completely coated in the sweet and savory glaze.
- Step 4: Continue to cook and toss the chicken and glaze mixture for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize slightly and adhere fully to the chicken.
- Step 5: Serve the mango-glazed chicken twists immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions, if desired. This dish pairs excellently with jasmine rice or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Keep leftovers fresh for up to three days by storing them in an airtight container; layering them with parchment paper will prevent the glazed pieces from sticking together.
- To rehydrate the glaze and keep the chicken tender, reheat leftovers gently in a skillet over low heat, adding a teaspoon of water or lime juice to the pan.
- Elevate the plating by serving the glossy chicken strips over a bed of fluffy jasmine rice or a crunchy Asian slaw, offering a refreshing contrast to the warm glaze.
- Since mango sweetness varies greatly, always taste the simmering glaze and adjust the flavor balance—add a touch more lime juice for acidity or Sriracha for heat to cut through rich sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Chicken Twists (approx. 5 oz / 140g)
- Calories: 425
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 35g