Sweet & Savory Asian Mango Glazed Chicken: A Juicy Delight at Home
Discover the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors with this Asian mango glazed chicken recipe that you can easily make at home.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup mango puree
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the mango puree, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, black pepper, and salt to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and let them soak for at least 30 minutes, ideally overnight.
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill or bake until fully cooked, approximately 25-30 minutes, basting occasionally with leftover marinade.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a dash of chili flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg