Mango Chicken

I once had some fresh mangos I needed to use up and googled "mango chicken recipe". I found a recipe with some unusual spices -but decided to give it a try. I've tweaked the recipe a bit and it's now a family favorite.

I serve it over rice and beans with a side of creamy cole slaw.

 

Mango Chicken

5-10 chicken thighs, cut into pieces

olive oil + salt

Mix together

1 tsp. turmeric

1 tsp. white pepper

1 tsp. red pepper 

1/2 onion sliced

2 cups chopped mangos or peaches

(can use fresh or frozen)

a splash of lemon juice

Heat a kettle and coat well with olive oil. Add chicken pieces and 

sprinkle one side liberally with your spice mixture. I used about 

3/4 of the spice mixture this evening on 8 chicken thighs.

Once chicken is browned flip over and salt the other side.

When your chicken seems close to done add your sliced onions, cover

and simmer until they are a little soft. Then add mangos or peaches, 

cover and simmer until they are soft and juicy. Add a splash of lemon juice 

for a fresh taste. If the mixture seems really juicy just uncover and 

simmer until juices reduce. 

Serve over rice and beans.

 For rice and beans I cook 1 1/2 cups of rice with 1 can of black beans

and 1 tsp. of salt. Add water according to rice package directions.

Some rice requires more water than others.

Garnish with fresh basil.

Enjoy!

Hope