(Sticky. Sweet. Spicy. A bold glaze that clings to imperfect golden chicken.)
This is the kind of dish that’s messy in all the right ways. Juicy chunks of chicken breast, pan-seared until golden, then tossed in a sticky mango chili glaze that’s sweet, tangy, and spicy — all at once. No garnish, no filter, just pure flavor.
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📝 Ingredients (serves 2–3):
For the chicken: • 2 boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks • Salt & pepper • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp butter
For the glaze: • ½ cup mango purée (fresh or frozen mango, blended) • 1–2 tsp chili paste or sriracha • 1 tbsp honey • 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice • 1 garlic clove, grated • Salt to taste
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🔥 Instructions: 1. Sear the chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil and butter over medium-high heat until golden brown and just cooked through. Set aside. 2. Make the glaze: In a pan, combine mango purée, chili paste, honey, vinegar/lime juice, garlic, and salt. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until thick and glossy. 3. Glaze it rustic: Add the chicken back to the pan. Toss to coat. Let the sauce stick unevenly and caramelize in spots. Scrape the good bits off the bottom — that’s where the flavor lives. 4. Serve naturally: Spoon onto a plate. Let the glaze pool and drip. Let it look (and taste) homemade.
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