Description
This Mango Chicken Curry features a silky coconut curry sauce blended with ripe mango, juicy chicken pieces, and warm spices. It’s sweet, savory, and bursting with tropical flavor—perfect for an easy yet impressive dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
 - 1 large yellow onion, chopped (1½ cups)
 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
 - 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
 - 2 tbsp garlic, minced
 - 3 tbsp red curry paste
 - 2 tsp ground coriander
 - 2 tsp yellow curry powder
 - ½ tsp ground cumin
 - 2 cups ripe mango, chopped (divided)
 - 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
 - 1¼ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
 
Optional Additions:
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
 - lime zest and juice
 - fish sauce
 - kaffir lime leaves
 
Serving:
- Cooked rice, for serving
 
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté for 7–9 minutes.
 - Add Spices: Add garlic, ginger, and spices (curry paste, coriander, curry powder, cumin, and salt). Cook for 1–3 minutes.
 - Integrate Mango and Coconut Milk: Add 1 cup mango and cook briefly. Pour in the coconut milk, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10–15 minutes.
 - Blend Sauce: Transfer the sauce to a blender, blend until smooth, and return to the pot.
 - Cook Chicken: Add chicken to the sauce, simmer covered for 8–15 minutes until cooked.
 - Final Touches: Stir in remaining mango and optional additions. Adjust seasoning to taste.
 - Serve: Serve over rice, garnish with cilantro if desired.
 
Notes
- Blending the sauce creates a smooth, creamy base.
 - Adjust sweetness or salt before serving.
 - Use fresh or frozen (thawed) mango.
 - Chicken thighs recommended for tenderness.
 
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
 - Cook Time: 30 minutes
 - Category: Main Course
 - Method: Stovetop
 - Cuisine: Thai inspired
 
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
 - Calories: 470
 - Sugar: 14g
 - Sodium: 380mg
 - Fat: 26g
 - Saturated Fat: 19g
 - Unsaturated Fat: 5g
 - Trans Fat: 0g
 - Carbohydrates: 25g
 - Fiber: 4g
 - Protein: 34g
 - Cholesterol: 130mg