Description
This Sweet and Spicy Mango Chicken Stir-Fry combines crispy chicken, fresh mango, and crunchy bell peppers in a sticky, flavorful sauce. It’s the ultimate blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy, perfect for quick weeknight meals or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder
- Oil for frying
- 1 large onion (cubed)
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (cubed)
- 1 cup ripe mango (cubed)
- 2 tablespoons garlic (chopped)
- 2–3 green chilies (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili paste
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + water)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Coat chicken cubes in cornstarch, flour, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and pepper.
- Fry chicken until crispy and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and chilies in oil. Add onions and bell peppers; stir-fry briefly.
- Combine soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, chili paste, ketchup, vinegar, salt, and pepper in the wok.
- Add cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
- Toss in chicken and mango; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm mangoes for the best texture.
- Adjust spice levels by adding or reducing chili paste and green chilies.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired