Mango-Pecan Chicken Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Mango-Pecan Chicken Recipe). The recipes I found for mango chicken seemed to overwhelm the mangoes with citrus juices. Here's my version, which I believe keeps the flavor of fresh mango in focus. Garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley and serve with plain white rice.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Mango-Pecan Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 onion

halved and sliced

2 mangos - peeled

seeded

and cubed

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon white sugar

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

⅛ teaspoon ground mace

4 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves - cut in half lengthwise

salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

¼ cup chopped pecans

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until the onion softens and turns translucent about 5 minutes. Add mangos lemon juice sugar ginger cinnamon and mace. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes stirring constantly. Turn heat to low cover and allow to cook 5 minutes more.

Step 2

While the mango sauce is simmering season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook on both sides until nicely browned and the chicken is no longer pink in the center about 8 minutes per side.

Step 3

To serve place one or two pieces of chicken onto each serving plate. Spoon mango sauce over the top and sprinkle with pecans.

Nutritional Information

Mango-Pecan Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 330.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26g 52%

Carbohydrates: 25g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 3.1g 12%

Sugars: 20.1g

Fat: 14.9g 23%

Saturated Fat: 2.4g 12%

Cholesterol: 67.2mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 815IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 16.7mg 128%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 42%

Vitamin C: 34.3mg 57%

Folate: 25.4mcg 6%

Calcium: 34.8mg 4%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 44mg 16%

Potassium: 443.4mg 12%

Sodium: 61.8mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 133.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.