Description
Mango Chicken Stir Fry is a sweet-and-spicy, better-than-takeout dinner made with crispy fried chicken, juicy mango chunks, and a glossy chili-soy sauce. It’s bold, colorful, and ready in about 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights when you want something exciting without the fuss.
Ingredients
For Frying the Chicken
- 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts or thighs (500 g)
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Neutral oil (for frying)
For the Sauce
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 2–3 green chilies, chopped
- 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup bell peppers, cubed
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons red chili paste
- 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ripe mango, peeled and cubed
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and cut into bite-size cubes.
- In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, ginger garlic paste, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss the chicken in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
- Heat oil over high heat and fry half the chicken until golden and crispy. Drain. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Make the Sauce
5. Heat oil in a wok over high heat.
6. Add garlic and green chilies; sauté for a few seconds.
7. Add onions and bell peppers; cook for 1 minute.
8. Stir in soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, red chili paste, ketchup, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper.
9. Mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Add to the wok and cook until the sauce thickens.
10. Add fried chicken and mango cubes. Toss gently until coated.
11. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm mango for the best texture.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying for extra crispy chicken.
- Adjust chili paste for more or less heat.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Leftovers store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg