Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor
Easy Mango Glazed Chicken is a family favorite with a sweet and spicy glaze that’s better than takeout. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping the chicken crispy is to cook it skin-side down first. This helps render the fat and gives you a crispy skin. Keep reading for more tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Southwest Chicken Soup Recipe and Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Fresh Dill.
Why This Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy skin with a sweet and spicy glaze
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Better than takeout and freezes well
- Perfect for meal prepping or a quick weeknight dinner
What You'll Need for Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Mango chutney
- Soy sauce
- Honey
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Optional: Green onions
- Optional: Sesame seeds
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Mango chutney: You can find this in the jam or condiment section of your grocery store.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Stainless Steel Skillet — Even heat distribution for perfectly cooked chicken. → See on Amazon
- Immersion Blender — Easily blend the glaze right in the pan. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor
- Step 1: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Step 2: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and cook until crispy and golden, about 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, mix mango chutney, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Blend until smooth.
- Step 4: Pour the glaze over the chicken, reduce heat to low, and let it simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze has thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
- Step 5: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy!
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor
- Common mistake and fix: The #1 reason this recipe fails is overcooking the chicken, which makes it dry. To prevent this, use a meat thermometer and remove the chicken from the pan when it reaches 160°F. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Pro tip: For extra crispy skin, make sure your skillet is hot before adding the chicken.
- Pro tip: You can make the glaze ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to a week.
Storing & Reheating Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: You can prepare the glaze ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to a week.
Freezing Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor
Freeze cooked chicken for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. For best results, reheat in the oven or on the stove.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicier glaze, add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Best substitution: If you can't find mango chutney, you can substitute it with apricot jam and a splash of vinegar.
- Make-ahead: You can cook the chicken ahead of time and reheat it in the oven or on the stove before adding the glaze.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your glaze isn't thickening, cook it in a small saucepan over medium heat until it reaches your desired consistency.
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Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Mango chutney
- Soy sauce
- Honey
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Red pepper flakes
Seasonings
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
Optional Toppings
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Step 2: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and cook until crispy and golden, about 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, mix mango chutney, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Blend until smooth.
- Step 4: Pour the glaze over the chicken, reduce heat to low, and let it simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze has thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
- Step 5: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicier glaze, add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Best substitution: If you can't find mango chutney, you can substitute it with apricot jam and a splash of vinegar.
- Make-ahead: You can cook the chicken ahead of time and reheat it in the oven or on the stove before adding the glaze.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your glaze isn't thickening, cook it in a small saucepan over medium heat until it reaches your desired consistency.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. For best results, reheat in the oven or on the stove.
- Make ahead: You can prepare the glaze ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 90mg
- Sat. Fat: 2g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor FAQs
Yes, you can make the glaze ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to a week.
The #1 reason this recipe fails is overcooking the chicken. To prevent this, use a meat thermometer and remove the chicken from the pan when it reaches 160°F. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Yes, you can freeze cooked chicken for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Yes, you can cook the chicken in the air fryer at 400°F for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through. Then, finish it off in the pan with the glaze.
For best results, reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. You can also reheat in the microwave, but the texture may not be as crispy.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
