Description
Coconut mango chicken delivers tropical paradise on your plate, blending sweet and savory flavors with island-inspired elegance. Succulent chicken nestles in creamy coconut sauce, promising a delightful escape you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) chicken breast, sliced into thin cutlets
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup coconut milk (full fat for creaminess)
- 1/2 cup mango, diced
- 1/2 cup tomatillos, chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped (optional for heat)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by generously coating both sides with a blend of aromatic spices, ensuring an even distribution of garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling surface for searing the seasoned chicken cutlets until they develop a rich, golden-brown exterior on each side.
- Remove the perfectly seared chicken and set aside, maintaining its juicy interior.
- In the same skillet, introduce minced garlic, diced tomatillos, and finely chopped jalapeño, allowing them to soften and release their vibrant flavors.
- Transfer the aromatic vegetable mixture to a blender, combining it with sweet mango chunks, creamy coconut milk, savory chicken broth, ground coriander, and zesty lime juice.
- Pulse and blend the ingredients until a smooth, velvety sauce emerges, incorporating all the complex flavor profiles.
- Return the sauce to the skillet, bringing it to a gentle simmer that allows the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Carefully nestle the seared chicken back into the bubbling sauce, letting it warm through and become completely enveloped in the tropical-inspired coating.
- Allow the chicken to cook for several minutes, ensuring it’s thoroughly heated and beautifully glazed with the sauce.
- Elevate the dish by scattering freshly chopped cilantro over the top, creating a bright, herbal finish.
- Serve alongside fluffy rice, nutty quinoa, or a medley of roasted vegetables to complete this exotic culinary experience.
Notes
- Customize Heat Levels by adjusting the amount of jalapeño or substituting with milder peppers like poblano for those sensitive to spice.
- Create Dairy-Free Version by using coconut milk as a creamy base, ensuring the dish remains inclusive for various dietary needs.
- Enhance Protein Alternatives by swapping chicken with tofu, fish, or shrimp to provide flexibility for different preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Boost Nutrition by incorporating extra vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini directly into the sauce for added texture and health benefits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg