Prepare for a burst of Chinese cuisine flavors with this mango and bell pepper chicken recipe.
This vibrant dish pairs tender chicken, crisp bell peppers, and succulent mango, all coated in a sweet-and-sour sauce that will thrill your taste buds.
A marinade of light soy sauce, cornstarch, and grated ginger envelops the chicken in deep flavor.
A sweet-tangy sauce of rice vinegar, ketchup, and sugar brings everything together. Ready to wow your family or guests with this dish?
The main ingredients in mango chicken
Light soy sauce: light soy sauce is added to the marinade for a salty umami kick. Its natural enzymes also help tenderize the meat.
Cornstarch: cornstarch coats the chicken, forming a light layer that locks in moisture during cooking and yields a tender, juicy texture.
Rice vinegar: rice vinegar lends gentle acidity and a hint of sweetness to the sauce, balancing the other ingredients and brightening the dish.
Ketchup: Ketchup, a sweet tomato condiment, provides a mild sweetness and tomato note that rounds out the sauce.
Sugar: A bit of sugar tempers the acidity of the vinegar and ketchup, creating a smooth, balanced sauce.
Water: Water thins the sauce to the right consistency, ensuring even cooking and a light, pourable texture.
Grated ginger: Fresh grated ginger infuses the marinade with a bright, spicy aroma and a hint of citrus, adding depth to the dish.
Easy Mango Chicken
Ingredients
- 350 g sliced chicken
- 0.5 medium green bell pepper, sliced
- 0.5 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon of grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 2 large mangoes, peeled, pitted, thinly sliced
MARINADE
- 1.5 teaspoons light soy sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 Pinch white pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
SAUCE
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1.5 teaspoons ketchup
- 1.5 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes
- Combine the sauce in a bowl
- In a wok over high heat, stir-fry the chicken for 3 min or until opaque
- Add all the remaining ingredients (except the mangoes) and stir-fry for 1 min.
- Pour in the sauce and toss until thickened
- Add the mangoes and toss for 1 min
Added a pinch of chili flakes to the sauce for a little heat, and let the chicken marinate for a full hour. The sweet mango and tangy sauce still shined and it tasted even better 😋
My kids absolutely loved this mango chicken, they cleaned their plates and even asked for seconds 😋 The sweet and tangy sauce with the mango and peppers was a total hit at dinner.
Made this mango chicken tonight and the sweet-tangy sauce with the peppers was amazing; I intentionally cooked extra and the leftovers were just as good the next day. 😋
So quick and easy for a busy weeknight when I was exhausted and short on time, and it still tasted like something special. The sweet-tangy sauce with the mango and peppers was a huge hit at dinner 😊