Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor
Easy Mango Glazed Chicken is a crispy, juicy chicken dish with a sweet and spicy mango glaze. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to the perfect glaze is to cook it low and slow. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Mediterranean Side Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Creamy Cauliflower Sausage Kale Soup Recipe.
Why This Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside
- Sweet and spicy mango glaze
- Better than takeout
- Easy to make and customizable
What You'll Need for Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Ripe mango
- Honey
- Soy sauce
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Cornstarch
- Green onions
- Optional: Sesame seeds
- Optional: Lime wedges
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Chicken breasts: You can also use chicken thighs for this recipe.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Instant Pot — Cooks chicken quickly and evenly → See on Amazon
- Immersion Blender — Makes blending the mango glaze easy → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor
- Step 1: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Cook in a hot pan until crispy and cooked through.
- Step 2: Blend mango, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Cook in a pan until thickened.
- Step 3: Pour the mango glaze over the chicken and cook until the chicken is coated and the glaze is thickened.
- Step 4: Garnish with green onions and serve with lime wedges and sesame seeds if desired.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the chicken. It will become dry. To prevent this, use a meat thermometer and cook until 165°F.
- Substitution tip: If mangoes are not in season, you can use frozen mango chunks. Just make sure to thaw them before blending.
- Make-ahead tip: You can make the mango glaze up to 2 days ahead of time. Store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Storing & Reheating Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The mango glaze can be made up to 2 days ahead of time.
Freezing Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor
Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicier glaze, add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Best substitution: If you don't have fresh ginger, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger instead.
- Make-ahead: You can cook the chicken ahead of time and reheat it in the oven or microwave before adding the glaze.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the glaze is too thick, add a little water to thin it out. If it's too thin, cook it a little longer to reduce it.
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Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Ripe mango
- Honey
- Soy sauce
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Red pepper flakes
Seasonings
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Cornstarch
- Green onions
Optional Toppings
- Sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Step 1: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Cook in a hot pan until crispy and cooked through.
- Step 2: Blend mango, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Cook in a pan until thickened.
- Step 3: Pour the mango glaze over the chicken and cook until the chicken is coated and the glaze is thickened.
- Step 4: Garnish with green onions and serve with lime wedges and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicier glaze, add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Best substitution: If you don't have fresh ginger, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger instead.
- Make-ahead: You can cook the chicken ahead of time and reheat it in the oven or microwave before adding the glaze.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the glaze is too thick, add a little water to thin it out. If it's too thin, cook it a little longer to reduce it.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
- Make ahead: The mango glaze can be made up to 2 days ahead of time.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sat. Fat: 1.5g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor FAQs
Yes, just make sure to thaw it before blending.
You may have overcooked the chicken. Use a meat thermometer to ensure it's cooked to 165°F.
Yes, cook the chicken in the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours. Add the glaze in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Yes, cook the chicken in the air fryer at 375°F for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through. Then, add the glaze and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
I recommend serving this with Easy Mediterranean Side Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Creamy Cauliflower Sausage Kale Soup for a complete meal.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
