Mango Chicken
HB-5240 · Hand-built original · American, Asian
Crisp-fried chicken pieces glazed in a sweet mango sauce with bell pepper and mango chunks.
Main ingredient: chicken breasts
Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, spring rolls
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mango nectar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch, for the sauce
- 1 cup red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 cup mango chunks, fresh or frozen
- green onions, for garnish
Method
- Season the chicken with the garlic salt. Coat in the cornstarch, dip in the beaten eggs and coat again lightly.
- Fry the chicken in the hot oil in batches until golden and cooked through; drain on a rack.
- Simmer the sugar, mango nectar, soy sauce and vinegar until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with a little water and cook until thickened.
- Add the pepper and mango chunks and simmer 2 minutes.
- Toss the chicken through the sauce until coated and glossy. Garnish with green onions and serve.
Prep: 20 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 65 min