20-Minute Mango Chicken Stir-fry, a home-kitchen plate

Mango chicken stir-fry is a short and flavorful meal ready in just 20 minutes! This Thai-inspired dish combines tender chicken breast with fresh mango in a slightly sweet and tangy sauce—steady for busy weeknights.

We recently tried a savory mango chicken stir-fry at one of our favorite Asian bistro restaurants and fell in love with it. So, we decided to make it at home and it took us only 20 minutes from start to finish!

The sweet mango slices and lean chicken breast are a steady match, and the green peppers add a nice crunch. This Thai-inspired mango chicken dish is a quicker alternative to deep-fried sweetened chicken.

Plus, a store-bought Thai sweet chili sauce with a little bit of lime juice and fish sauce brings the flavor punch to the chicken and mango. It’s steady for a fast and flavorful Asian weeknight meal. Trust us, you’ll love it!

What stands out

Here are some reasons why you’ll love this mango chicken stir-fry recipe:

1. Direct and short: It takes only 20 minutes from start to finish, making it a steady meal for busy weeknights. The stir-fry technique ensures that the dish is fast and direct to prepare, and the unfussy ingredient list makes it accessible for any home cook.
2. Basic pantry ingredients: You don’t need any fancy or exotic ingredients to make this dish. Everything you need can be found in a basic pantry, such as boneless chicken breast, ripe mango, bell pepper, onion, Thai chili sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, and vegetable oil.
3. Kid and family friendly recipe: Kids and adults alike will love this mango chicken stir-fry. The sweet and tangy flavor of the mango appeals to kids’ taste buds. Plus, the colorful and appetizing presentation makes it a fun and enjoyable meal for the whole family.
4. Fresh mango taste every bite: The fresh mango in this dish is the star ingredient, adding a sweet and tangy flavor to every bite. The juicy and fragrant mango slices complement the savory chicken and vegetables, making it a savory and refreshing meal that is steady for any time of the year.
5. Versatile dish: You can customize this dish to your liking. You can use different vegetables, such as carrots, or snow peas, to add variety and color to the dish. You can also adjust the level of tanginess to your preference by adding more or less lime juice.

Ingredient List

• Chicken breast: Lean chicken breast has a tender texture and mild flavor that pairs evenly with a bright, tangy, and spicy chili sauce.
• Mango: Boasts a tropical fruit flavor that is sweet, juicy, and has a fragrant aroma. When paired with savory dishes, it adds a refreshing taste to the dish.
• Onion and green pepper: Adds a savory flavor and crunchy and colorful texture to dishes.
• Sauce: Combination of Thai chili sauce, lime juice and fish sauce. It gives a spicy and tangy kick to dishes with its blend of chili peppers, vinegar, sugar, and spices. It adds heat and depth of flavor to dishes.

How the dish comes together

1. Make the sauce first: Mix Thai sweet chili sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice in a small bowl. Make sure to mix well and set aside for later use.

2. Slice chicken breast: Slice the chicken breast into thin, long strips to match the mango strips or cut them into any size you desire.

3. Cut mango and green pepper: You can cut the pepper and mango into the same size as the chicken strips. However, we would suggest cutting the mango slightly thicker to prevent them from breaking easily as you stir-fry.

4. Stir-fry: Start by stir-frying the chicken first, then add the green pepper and cook until they reach a crisp-tender consistency. Finally, add the sauce to the pan and stir everything together.

5. Add mango slices: Lastly, add the mango slices and green onion to the pan, and toss everything together to coat well. And that’s all there is to it!

Ways to serve it

For the steady serving suggestion, pair this scrumptious stir-fry with a bowl of steamed rice. It’s all you need to enjoy this savory meal. Don’t wait any longer to try it out!

For more short and direct chicken dinner ideas, try our miso broiled chicken thighs or chicken bulgogi. Both are savory and steady for weeknight meals!

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• Yield: 3 people
• Prep: 10 minutes
• Cook: 10 minutes
• Total: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips
• 2 small mango, sliced into thick and large strips
• 1 green pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 green onion, thinly sliced
• 4 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

Method

1. Mix Thai sweet chili sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice in a small bowl. Make sure to mix well and set aside for later use.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over med-high heat. Start by stir-frying the chicken first, then add the green pepper and cook until they reach a crisp-tender consistency. Finally, add the sauce to the pan and stir everything together.
3. Add the mango slices and green onion to the pan, and toss everything together to coat well. And that's all there is to it! Serve hot with streamed rice.