Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor

Easy Mango Glazed Chicken is a quick and delicious weeknight dinner with a sweet and spicy kick. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the glaze to give you the best restaurant-style chicken at home. The mango glaze makes this dish irresistible, and it’s perfect for a cozy family dinner. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Try this with my Easy Apple Butternut Squash Casserole and Pair this with my Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta.

What You'll Need for Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 ripe mango
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1-inch piece ginger
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp Sriracha (adjust to taste)
• Salt
• Pepper
• Olive oil
• Red pepper flakes (optional)
• Optional: Green onions
• Optional: Sesame seeds
• Optional: Lime wedges

How to Make Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor

1. Step 1: Blend mango, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, and Sriracha until smooth.
2. Step 2: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned.
3. Step 3: Pour mango glaze over chicken, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and glazed.
4. Step 4: Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges. Serve with rice and vegetables.

Storing & Reheating Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the mango glaze up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to use.

Freezing Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor

Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until warmed through. The texture may be slightly different.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a faster glaze, use store-bought mango puree or frozen mango chunks.
• Best substitution: Substitute mango with pineapple for a similar sweet and tangy flavor.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and glaze separately. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the glaze is too thick, thin it out with a little water or chicken broth.

Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

25 mins

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Total

40 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 ripe mango
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1-inch piece ginger
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp Sriracha (adjust to taste)

Seasonings

• Salt
• Pepper
• Olive oil
• Red pepper flakes (optional)

Optional Toppings

• Green onions
• Sesame seeds
• Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Step 1: Blend mango, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, and Sriracha until smooth.
2. Step 2: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned.
3. Step 3: Pour mango glaze over chicken, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and glazed.
4. Step 4: Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges. Serve with rice and vegetables.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a faster glaze, use store-bought mango puree or frozen mango chunks.
• Best substitution: Substitute mango with pineapple for a similar sweet and tangy flavor.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and glaze separately. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the glaze is too thick, thin it out with a little water or chicken broth.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes until warmed through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until warmed through. The texture may be slightly different.
• Make ahead: Prepare the mango glaze up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to use.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 25g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 18g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 90mg
• Sat. Fat: 2g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!