Mango-Pecan Chicken

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The recipes I found for mango chicken seemed to overwhelm the mangoes with citrus juices. Here's my version, which I believe keeps the flavor of fresh mango in focus. Garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley and serve with plain white rice.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 onion, halved and sliced

  • 2 mangos - peeled, seeded, and cubed

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

  • teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • teaspoon ground mace

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut in half lengthwise

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • ¼ cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Add mangos, lemon juice, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and mace. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Turn heat to low, cover, and allow to cook 5 minutes more.

  2. While the mango sauce is simmering, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, and cook on both sides until nicely browned, and the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side.

  3. To serve, place one or two pieces of chicken onto each serving plate. Spoon mango sauce over the top, and sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

331 Calories
15g Fat
25g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 331
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 62mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 443mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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