Description
Discover the exotic flavors of Mango Chicken Curry, a delightful blend of ripe mangoes and coconut milk perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound diced chicken thighs (or substitute with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian option)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (any neutral oil like canola or sunflower)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped; can substitute with shallots or red onions)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced; fresh garlic recommended)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated; ground ginger can substitute)
- 2 tablespoons curry powder (adjust for desired heat level)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional but recommended)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric (omit if unavailable)
- 1 cup mango puree (fresh or canned)
- 14 ounces full-fat coconut milk (for creaminess)
- 1 lime lime juice (fresh is best, but bottled is acceptable)
- to taste salt and pepper (for seasoning)
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (for garnish; parsley can substitute)
Instructions
- Begin by heating 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1 chopped yellow onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger.
- Mix in 2 tablespoons of curry powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and ½ teaspoon of ground turmeric.
- Add 1 pound of diced chicken thighs, stirring to coat with the spices, and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in 1 cup of mango puree and 14 ounces of full-fat coconut milk, stirring gently.
- Reduce heat to low, and allow to simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in the juice of 1 lime and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
