Description
This Mango Chutney Chicken is a sweet and savory dish that features tender chicken breasts coated in a flavorful, tangy mango chutney sauce. The combination of spices, sweetness from the chutney, and the richness of the chicken makes this dish a unique and delicious addition to your weeknight dinner or special occasions. Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mango chutney (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or water)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (optional)
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric (optional)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Cook the Chicken:
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
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Prepare the Mango Chutney Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add the mango chutney, chicken broth (or water), lime juice (if using), ginger, turmeric, and red pepper flakes. Stir everything together to combine and bring the sauce to a simmer. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Combine Chicken with Sauce:
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the mango chutney sauce over the chicken. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for an additional 3-4 minutes to absorb the flavors.
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Serve:
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve the mango chutney chicken with rice, vegetables, or a side salad.
Notes
- If you want extra heat, you can add more red pepper flakes or even a chopped fresh chili.
- You can make this dish with chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat over chicken breasts.
- For a lighter version, you can use low-sodium chicken broth or water and reduce the amount of chutney used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg