Tenderized chicken is marinated in a garlicky hot sauce and simmered with sweet mangos in this uniquely flavored mango chicken recipe that delivers a kick with each bite.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
454 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Place mango on a plate and leave at room temperature until thawed, about 30 minutes. Mash slightly and set aside.
Step 2
When mango is almost thawed, rub chicken with salt and tenderize with a fork. Transfer to a large glass or ceramic bowl. Pour on tequila and move chicken around in it with the fork. Marinate until tender, about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Add mango to the chicken-tequila mixture, along with hot sauce, cider, and garlic. Let sit for at least 10 minutes or longer if you have the time.
Step 4
Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Stir in onion. Cover with a lid and slightly caramelize for 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken-mango mixture and increase heat to high. Cook, uncovered, until alcohol had cooked off, about 5 minutes. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 8 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Step 5
Cut chicken breasts into large pieces and mix it all up.
Ingredients
salt to taste
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
