Description
A vibrant fusion of sweet mango and savory chicken combined with colorful vegetables in a delicious stir fry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Any neutral-flavored oil (for frying)
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 2–3 green chilies (chopped)
- 1 large onion (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 cup cubed bell peppers (1-inch cubes)
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons red chili paste
- 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup peeled and cubed ripe mangoes
- Chopped spring onion greens (to garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, ginger garlic paste, salt, and black pepper. Toss the chicken in this mixture.
- Heat the Oil: In a wok or skillet, heat sufficient neutral oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry Until Golden: Add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer. Fry for about 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same wok, add more cooking oil if necessary, then toss in chopped garlic and green chilies. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Vegetables: Introduce onions and bell peppers, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they soften.
- Craft the Sauce: Pour in dark soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, red chili paste, tomato ketchup, rice vinegar, and water. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Thicken the Sauce: Mix remaining cornstarch with a small amount of water to create a slurry, then stir it into the sauce while continuously mixing.
- Combine and Finish: Add fried chicken and mango cubes to the sauce, gently tossing together until coated. Simmer for another minute.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped spring onion greens before serving.
Notes
You can marinate the chicken overnight for more flavor. This dish pairs well with steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg