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Chinese Style Mango Chicken Stir Fry

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A quick and delicious stir fry featuring tender chicken, ripe mangoes, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • Any neutral-flavored oil (for frying)
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 23 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. Heat a neutral flavored oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Dredge chicken pieces in a mixture of cornstarch and flour until thoroughly coated.
  3. Add the chicken to the hot skillet and fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add cooking oil, followed by chopped garlic. Sauté until fragrant, then add chopped green chilies and onion. Stir-fry until onion is translucent.
  5. Add cubed bell peppers and stir-fry for another couple of minutes.
  6. Add the chicken back into the skillet. Pour in dark soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, red chili paste, tomato ketchup, and rice vinegar. Stir to combine.
  7. Mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry and add it to the skillet to thicken the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. Gently fold in the ripe mango cubes and warm through briefly.
  9. Serve topped with chopped spring onion greens.

Notes

For variations, consider including snap peas or broccoli for added color and nutrients.

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