🌶️🥭🍚 Spicy Mango Chili Chicken with Coconut Rice
🍽️ Servings:
3–4
⏱️ Prep Time:
15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time:
20 minutes
🍍 Flavor Vibes:
Spicy-sweet mango glaze + rich coconut rice = mouthwatering magic ✨
🛒 Ingredients:
🍗 For the Mango Chili Chicken:
1.5 lbs (700g) boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks or strips 🐔
1 ripe mango, peeled & diced 🥭
2 tbsp honey or brown sugar 🍯
2 tbsp soy sauce 🍶
1–2 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust to heat preference) 🌶️
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional but 🔥)
Juice of 1 lime 🍋
1 tbsp neutral oil (like canola or avocado oil)
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
Fresh cilantro or green onion for garnish 🌿
🍚 For the Coconut Rice:
1 cup jasmine rice 🍚
1 cup coconut milk 🥥
3/4 cup water 💧
Pinch of salt 🧂
Optional: 1 tsp sugar for a lightly sweet balance 🍬
🔪 Preparation:
🍚 Step 1: Cook the Coconut Rice
Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until water runs mostly clear.
In a pot, combine rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and optional sugar.
Bring to a simmer, stir once, then cover with a tight-fitting lid.
Reduce to low heat and cook for 15 minutes.
Turn off heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes. Fluff before serving. 🥥🍚
✅ Pro Tip: Add a pandan leaf or a few lime leaves to the pot while it cooks for even more aroma 🌿
🍗 Step 2: Make the Mango Chili Sauce
In a blender or food processor, combine mango, honey, soy sauce, chili sauce, garlic, ginger, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.
Taste and adjust heat/sweet/salt as needed. It should be spicy, sweet, and a bit tangy! 🥭🔥🍋
🔥 Step 3: Cook the Chicken
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper.
Cook 5–7 minutes until browned and fully cooked through.
Pour in mango chili sauce and stir to coat the chicken. Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened and glossy. 🔥🍗
✅ Sticky Glaze Tip: Let the sauce bubble slightly to reduce and cling to the chicken like a glaze.
🍽️ To Serve:
Spoon coconut rice into bowls or plates.
Top with spicy mango chili chicken.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, green onions, or lime wedges. 🌿🍋
Optional: sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds or chopped peanuts for crunch 🥜
🌈 Flavor Explosion:
Creamy coconut rice to soothe the spice 🥥
Sweet heat from the mango-chili glaze 🥭🌶️
Bright citrus & herby finish 🌿🍋
Balanced, bold, and totally addictive 😋
🍹 Pairing Ideas:
🧃 Mango lemonade
🥥 Sparkling coconut water with lime
🍺 A cold ginger beer or tropical ale