Description
Mango Glazed Chicken Karaage is a vibrant dish that brings together tender, juicy chicken with a sweet and tangy mango glaze, creating an unforgettable flavor experience. Perfect for any occasion, this dish will impress your family and friends alike. Each bite is a delightful explosion of tropical goodness, making it an excellent choice for dinner parties or casual weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 ripe mangoes (about 1 1/2 cups mango puree)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger, honey, and lime juice to create the marinade.
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat marinated chicken pieces evenly with cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (around 350°F).
- Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy (about 5-7 minutes per batch).
- While frying, blend ripe mangoes into a smooth puree and warm it in a saucepan with additional lime juice and honey.
- Drizzle or toss the fried chicken with the warm mango glaze before serving and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg