Description
A quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring juicy chicken thighs coated in a sticky mango glaze that balances sweetness with tang.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (Chicken thighs stay tender and juicy.)
- 1 large fresh mango (Frozen works if thawed.)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (Balances sweetness.)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (Adjust according to preference.)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (Provides an aromatic flavor.)
- 1 medium lime, juiced (Keeps the flavor bright.)
Glaze Ingredients
- 2 tbsp honey (For sticky sweetness.)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (optional) (Adds extra tang.)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (optional) (For a toasty finish.)
Seasoning
- to taste salt and pepper (For seasoning chicken before cooking.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Heat a large skillet on medium-high with a little oil.
- Add chicken thighs in a single layer and cook about 4 to 6 minutes per side until browned.
- While the chicken cooks, blend or mash the mango with soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and lime.
- Lower heat to medium and pour the mango sauce into the skillet around the chicken.
- Simmer for 3 to 6 minutes, flipping chicken to coat, until the sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust with more lime, honey, or soy sauce as needed.
Garnish
- Sprinkle chopped green onions or sesame seeds on top before serving.
Notes
Keep the heat at a steady simmer for the glaze. Adjust the thickness with water or broth as needed. Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: asian