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Quick & Easy Mango Chicken

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Gently spiced with garlic, onion, sweet mango and smoked paprika, this Quick and Easy Mango Chicken is delicious with a side of ready to serve rice or turmeric quinoa. 

**This Quick and Easy Mango Chicken first appeared on Savory Spin in May 2015. I have updated the photos and recipe to use cubed instead of whole chicken breasts, but, my opinions expressed, remain the same.**

Overhead photo of bowl of Quick and Easy Mango Chicken, turmeric quinoa and broccoli

Seasonal colds and coughs are bad – but, what seem to hit worse (at least in our household) are those colds and coughs that creep in while we happen to be stressed.

Last weekend, my daughter was super stressed. She was stressed about the unknown. You see, last weekend she started training at her very first job (making me realize that she is growing up faster than I ever expected). She was stressed before her first day (even though she found out later, that it would be a walk in the park, and that she would come to like what she did and she would like her co-workers). But, that moment of stress had left her susceptible, and, come Monday, she could barely talk without coughing.

Pan with ingredients for making mango chicken

At times like these, I turn to the healing and comforting powers of foods, first. Most times, when either of us catch a cold or cough or both, I make sure I have plenty of broccoli sautéed with onions, garlic, ginger and turmeric root on our plates along with either some chicken soup or some sort of jazzed up chicken dish.

Overhead photo of pan with quick and easy mango chicken

I decided to pair up chicken with mangoes and tomatoes (for an extra boost of vitamin C) in this super simple and easy dish. All you need is one pan and one cutting board, which means more time to “oooh” and “aaaah” over each forkful of this tender chicken. There is no butter used, nor is there any cream – just mango, tomato, chicken, spinach, onions and good ol’ garlic! This chicken goes from cutting board to dinner plate in less than 40 minutes and is a must try – what do you say?

Two bowls of mango chicken with turmeric quinoa and steamed broccoli

 Why this is one of my favorite quick and easy chicken recipes:

• Ripe mango and chili powder balance each other out in this delicious dish.

• White sesame seeds were added for a bit of an added crunch.

• This Mango Chicken is so versatile, it can be paired with turmeric quinoa and broccoli in a bowl, or sopped up with naan for dinner.

• With plenty of healthy ingredients, this is a delicious way for us to try and fend off seasonal bugs!

Overhead photo of 2 bowls with mango chicken, turmeric quinoa and broccoli with cut mango and parsley and chili flake garnish

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Easy Mango Chicken

Easy Mango Chicken

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Gently spiced with garlic, onion, sweet mango and smoked paprika, this Quick and Easy Mango Chicken is delicious with a side of ready to serve rice or turmeric quinoa and steamed broccoli.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup frozen spinach
  • 1/2 cup mango, chopped
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder , optional
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • parsley and chili flakes to garnish

Instructions

  1. Add olive oil to a pan over medium heat. Add onion to the pan and saute about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  2. Add in the garlic and saute a couple of minutes.
  3. Move the onion and garlic to the side of the pan and add in the chicken and let brown. Stir cubes around and let brown on the other side as well.
  4. Add in the frozen spinach, mango, tomato paste, fire roasted tomatoes, smoked paprika, chili powder (optional).
  5. Then add in the chicken stock and stir. Let simmer covered for about 15 minutes over a low flame.
  6. Uncover and stir till most of the liquid is absorbed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Sprinkle with chili flakes (optional) and parsley and serve with turmeric quinoa or ready to serve rice and steamed broccoli.

Notes

*Nutritional data is only for the Quick and Easy Mango chicken and does not include the turmeric quinoa or broccoli.

Nutrition Information
Yield 6
Amount Per Serving Calories 279Saturated Fat 3.2gCholesterol 55mgSodium 251mgCarbohydrates 8.3gFiber 1.8gSugar 5.2gProtein 18.7g
© Shashi
Cuisine: Fusion / Category: Main Side

Other Mango and Chicken Combinations on Savory Spin: Mango Chicken Veggie Saute & Pineapple and Mango Chicken Packets

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  2. Khushboo

    Congrats to your daughter on her new job- glad it’s going well so far! This chicken dish looks like total comfort food…great way to zap away any signs of the flu!

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    • Shashi

      Thanks so much Lindsay – I’ve been using so much ginger root lately – my daughter isn’t a fan, but I love it! That’s why I added the mangoes in this one – compromise right?

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  7. [email protected]

    Good luck to your daughter on her very first job. I’m glad she likes it. I’m sure she’ll do a great job!
    But what about this chicken??? Tomatoes with mango and spices…this almost sounds like a chutney recipe. Right?

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    • Shashi

      Thanks Mike!
      You know what – I’ve never made chutney – I wouldn’t know where to start – though, I have enjoyed eating the heck out of it at my mom’s house!

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  9. Amanda @ .running with spoons.

    There’s seriously nothing better than the healing power of foods. My mom was always big on curing my ailments the natural way, and I remember her feeding me all sorts of nasty concoctions involving garlic, herbs, and who knows what else. They -did- work, though… but I’d definitely prefer the healing powers of a dish like this 🙂

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    • Shashi

      Hahahaha! Oh Amanda this “all sorts of nasty concoctions involving garlic, herbs, and who knows what else” had me chuckling so bad – funny because I used to say that about my mom’s concoctions when I was young, and now, there are times (when I add too much turmeric root or ginger) when my daughter says those very same words about my concoctions!!!!

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  10. spicedblog

    I would never have thought about adding mango here, Shashi…but it sounds delicious! In fact, next time I’m stressed, I might just hire you as my personal chef. You keep making all sorts of delicious creations down there! I hope lil Shashi is enjoying her job…ah, real life. 😉

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    • Shashi

      Yup – Lil Shashi is enjoying her job – thankfully there are no cute boys there!!! Yes!!! When she get’s her first check, I think she is gonna react like Rachel (from Friends) did https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whf3S85q0bk -real life indeed! 🙂

      Thanks, btw – so, I see you are trying to come up with ways to work around your greedy mail-lady eh?

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  11. caileejoy

    This looks amazing!! Ya know, I love mango in typically savory recipes! Such an unexpected delicious combo! Great recipe! Looks healthy and delicious!! DOUBLE win! 🙂

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    • Shashi

      Thanks so much Cailee – the juice in the mango marries well with the tomatoes and ‘shrooms – this was a pleasure to eat! 🙂

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  13. Arman @ thebigmansworld

    No way! She’s started working already?!

    That is insane! I hope she enjoys it and it will no doubt put her in good stead for her future. Now this chicken looks delicious- I was salivating when I saw it on Instagram!

    Ps- It’s so refreshing to communicate with you on real time!

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    • Shashi

      Haha – yes – it sure is, Arman! Hope you are settling in ok….

      Feels like it was just yesterday that I was dropping her off in Kindergarten – this time thing goes by way too fast!

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    • Shashi

      Haha – glad to have you back – and in 3 months you are gonna (fingers crossed) be in the same time zone as I am!!!! Yipeeeee!!!!!!

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  16. Ashley

    I so agree – I love how healing food can be! And comforting too of course! I remember being soooo stressed before I started my first job in high school – so I can relate!!

    And this chicken sounds delicious – I mean, I don’t think I could ever pass on mango!

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    • Shashi

      Mango and Pineapple start to taste so good round this time of the year! At Costco they have 6 Alfonso mangoes for $5 – good golly how can a girl say no! 🙂
      Btw- thanks so much Ashley!

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  18. hotlyspiced

    Congrats to your daughter on getting a job. She is not alone with getting stressed about that first day on a new job – I’m exactly the same. I do love how simple and easy and tasty your mango chicken is. I only buy free-range chemical-free chicken – the other type is cruel to animals and bad for us to eat! xx

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    • Shashi

      Thanks Charlie – I feel like it was just yesterday that my daughter was in Kindergarten and now she is working! Time goes by way too fast when we have kids!

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    • Shashi

      Nagi, you know what, I’ve never had mango chicken at a restaurant – I’m thinking I need to now after you mentioned it! Thanks so much btw.

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  25. thenutritiouskitchen

    Holy yum o clock!! This chicken is right up my alley and I absolutely adore mango so…yes this is going on the meal prep plan for next week for sure! 🙂

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  26. mjskit

    Congratulations on your daughter’s job but so sorry that her nerves got to her and made her immune system venerable. That used to happen to me all of the time. Hope she’s doing better after this healthy and tasty dish! I’ve had mango and chicken salad but never a hot dish with that combo. You’re looks very, very delicious!

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  27. ifailedfran

    Mango and tomato… Don’t think I’ve ever tried that but I’ll believe it’s delicious if it comes from you! I definitely believe in the healing power of chicken when feeling under the weather.

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