Description
A bright and tangy twist on chicken thighs, marinated in juicy mango, lime, garlic, and a touch of heat, then pan-seared to golden perfection. Garnished with cilantro and lime, it’s a tropical, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup mango (diced or pureed)
- 3 Tablespoons lime juice
- 2 Tablespoons canola oil
- 1 Tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Sriracha
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
- 1 lime, sliced or cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine mango, lime juice, canola oil, fish sauce, brown sugar, Sriracha, garlic, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or dish, pour the marinade over them, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 5–7 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
- Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Use coconut aminos instead of fish sauce for a soy-free option.
- To reduce spice, use less Sriracha or omit entirely.
- Grilling adds a smoky layer of flavor to the chicken.
- Chicken can be marinated up to 6 hours for more depth, but no more than 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
