When you have cold, COLD weather, nothing says “warm” like a quick stir fry with rice. So when the temps plummet, try this quick recipe that adds a ray of sunshine — mangoes! You will almost see yourself by the pool. Along with chicken and nutrient dense mango, garlic, red chilies, and fresh ginger this recipe gives you the antioxidant boost that you need and the warmth you crave.
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Caramelized Chicken with Fresh Mango
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup cold water
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
4 tablespoons high temperature oil (safflower, rice bran, peanut, canola, coconut or grapeseed)
2 red chilies, thinly sliced (optional)
4 cups boneless breast or thigh chicken cut into 2-inch slices
2 ripe mangoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup roasted peanuts
1 bunch green onions, chopped
Toasted sesame oil (optional)
Instructions:
1. Whisk brown sugar, water, soy sauce, rice wine, garlic, and ginger together in a bowl until brown sugar is completely dissolved, about one minute; set aside.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over high heat: add chicken.
3. Pour 1/3 cup of the brown sugar mixture over the chicken. Cook and stir until the mixture has a syrup-like consistency, 6 to 7 minutes.
4. Pour in the remaining brown sugar mixture. Cook until the chicken is tender and is no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in mangoes, peanuts, and green onions. Cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Serve with jasmine or sticky rice.
7. Sprinkle with toasted sesame oil if desired.
Adapted from allrecipes.com.
