Description
A delightful blend of tender chicken and sweet mango in a creamy coconut sauce, infused with aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600–800g Chicken breast or thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 large ripe mangoes, diced
- 1 can (400ml) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3–4 cm fresh ginger, grated
- 1–2 tablespoons coconut oil or neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili powder (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 100–150ml chicken or vegetable broth
- Juice of ½ to 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and cut into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- Peel the mangoes, remove the flesh from the pit, and cut into 1-2 cm cubes. You may puree a small amount for thickness.
- Chop the onion, garlic, ginger, and cilantro as described.
- Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onions and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the spices and toast them for about 1 minute, stirring continuously.
- Add the chicken and brown for 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and scrape the bottom of the pot.
- Add the coconut milk, stir well.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, reduce heat and let it cook gently for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Add the diced mango and simmer for another 5-10 minutes until tender but still intact.
- Stir in lime juice, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
This curry tastes even better if made in advance, as the flavors meld together over time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg