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Chinese Style Mango Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

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This Chinese Style Mango Chicken Stir Fry features crispy fried chicken tossed in a flavorful and tangy sauce made with sweet chili, soy, and ripe mango chunks. It combines a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors for a quick and delicious stir-fry meal.

Ingredients

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For Frying The Chicken

  • 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts or thighs (500 g)
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Neutral flavored oil (for frying, as needed)

For The Curry Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 2–3 green chilies, chopped
  • 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup cubed bell peppers (1-inch cubes)
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons red chili paste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup peeled and cubed ripe mangoes
  • Chopped spring onion greens (to garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Coat the Chicken: Wash and pat dry the chicken, then cut into bite-sized cubes. In a medium bowl, combine cornstarch, all-purpose flour, ginger garlic paste, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and coat them evenly with the mixture.
  2. Fry the Chicken: Heat neutral oil in a pan over high heat. When hot, fry half of the coated chicken pieces until they turn crisp and golden brown on the outside. Drain and set aside. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  3. Prepare the Sauce Base: In a wok, heat cooking oil over high heat. Add chopped garlic and green chilies and stir-fry for 3-4 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Sauté Vegetables: Add the cubed onion and bell peppers to the wok and cook for about one minute while stirring continuously.
  5. Add Sauces and Seasonings: Stir in dark soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, red chili paste, tomato ketchup, rice vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all flavors.
  6. Thicken the Sauce: Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add this slurry to the wok and cook for about one minute until the sauce thickens. If the sauce is too thick, add more water to reach desired consistency.
  7. Combine Chicken and Mango: Add the fried chicken and cubed ripe mangoes to the wok. Toss everything gently to coat the chicken with the sauce and warm the mango slightly.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped spring onion greens on top and serve the stir fry immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Use ripe mangoes for natural sweetness and soft texture that complements the spicy sauce.
  • Adjust the number of green chilies and chili paste to control the spice level according to your preference.
  • Ensure the oil is hot before frying chicken to get a crisp texture.
  • This dish is best served fresh and hot for optimal taste and texture.
  • You can substitute skinless chicken thighs for a juicier texture or breasts for leaner meat.
  • If preferred, cornstarch slurry consistency can be adjusted to achieve a thinner or thicker sauce.

Keywords: Mango Chicken, Chinese Stir Fry, Sweet and Spicy Chicken, Fried Chicken Stir Fry, Mango Recipe

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