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DELICIOUS MANGO CHICKEN Made With MANGO CHUTNEY

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Szechuan-style Chicken and Mango

Cultural Context

Originating from the Szechuan province in China, Szechuan-style chicken is known for its bold flavors and numbing spiciness, often enhanced by the unique taste of Szechuan peppercorns. The addition of mango brings a refreshing sweetness that balances the heat, making it a popular dish in modern Chinese cuisine. Today, variations of this dish are enjoyed globally, reflecting the fusion of traditional Chinese flavors with local ingredients.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken breast
2 tablespoons jerk spice
1 cup mango chutney
1/2 cup water
2 cups cooked rice
4 pieces naan bread

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

Szechuan peppercorns

🥗Healthier: black pepper

💰Cheaper: regular peppercorns

Black pepper is more accessible and provides a different flavor profile.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos can be a cost-effective alternative.

1

Prepare chicken pieces on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

2

Rub jerk spice all over the chicken pieces, ensuring they are well coated.

3

Preheat the oven on broil.

4

Place the chicken in the oven on broil for around 10 minutes, keeping a close watch to prevent burning.

5

Check that the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, then remove it from the oven.

6

Heat a pan on medium heat and add the mango chutney to the pan.

7

If the chutney is thick, add a little bit of water to prevent burning.

8

Spread the chutney to the bottom of the pan and add the cooked chicken pieces.

9

Add more chutney as desired to ensure the chicken is well coated.

10

Let the chicken sit in the pan with the chutney to glaze and thicken.

11

Plate the chicken, optionally serving with rice and naan bread.

Cooking Techniques

slicingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

cookie sheetparchment paperpan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soymilk

Also Known As

Mango ChickenSzechuan Chicken with Mango

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