Mango Chicken Curry
Mango Chicken Curry is a creamy mango curry with tender chicken and sweet mangoes in a spiced coconut sauce. This easy recipe is ideal for tropical dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Curry:
- 1 ½ lb 680 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp 15 ml vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili flakes optional, for heat
- 1 13.5 oz/400 ml can coconut milk
- 1 large ripe mango diced (or 2 small honey mangoes)
- 1 tsp 5 ml honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lime
- Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
Optional Toppings:
- Toasted cashews
- Thinly sliced red chili
- Shredded coconut
- Extra mango slices
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
- I dice 1 ½ lb chicken, 1 mango, 1 onion, mince 3 garlic cloves, and grate 1 tbsp ginger for this creamy mango curry.
Cook the Chicken
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, I heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil. I season chicken with salt and pepper, sear for 4–5 minutes until browned, and set aside for this easy recipe.
Sauté Aromatics
- In the same skillet, I reduce heat to medium, add diced onion, and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft. I stir in garlic and ginger for 30 seconds for this sweet-savory curry.
Add Spices
- I sprinkle in 2 tsp curry powder, 1 tsp turmeric, ½ tsp cumin, and ½ tsp chili flakes, stirring for 1–2 minutes until fragrant for this creamy mango curry.
Make the Sauce
- I pour in 1 can coconut milk, return the chicken to the skillet, and simmer gently for 10 minutes until cooked through (165°F/74°C) for this easy recipe.
Add Mango and Finish
- I stir in diced mango and 1 tsp honey (if using), simmering for 2–3 minutes. I finish with lime juice and adjust seasoning for this Mango Chicken Curry.
Serve
- I spoon into bowls, garnish with cilantro, and top with cashews or extra mango for this sweet-savory curry.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm mangoes for best texture.
- Adjust chili flakes for desired heat level.
- Add lime juice at the end to brighten flavors.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.