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Swangy Mango Chili Glazed Chicken Bowl

Juicy grilled chicken thighs lacquered in a bold mango, chili, and apple cider vinegar glaze, served over herbed rice with crispy pickled cucumber: sweet, spicy, tangy, and completely addictive.

50 min2 servingsMedium
You'll needGrill panSaucepanBowl

Ingredients

  • 200gshort grain rice
  • 600mlchicken broth
  • 500gboneless chicken breast, cubed
  • 150gfresh mango, diced
  • 2red chili peppers, minced
  • 3 tbsptamari sauce
  • 2 tbsprice vinegar
  • 1 tbsphoney
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1 tbspginger, grated
  • 2 tbspcoconut oil
  • 200gbroccoli florets
  • 100gsnap peas
  • 1 tbspsesame seeds
  • 2green onions, sliced
  • salt and pepperto taste

How to make it

Step 1—

Cook rice in chicken broth according to package directions, approximately 18-20 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed.

Step 2—

While rice cooks, combine tamari sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced chili, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl to create the glaze.

Step 3—

Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes until golden on all sides.

Step 4—

Add diced mango to the skillet with chicken and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5—

Pour the glaze over the chicken and mango mixture, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.

Step 6—

In a separate skillet, heat remaining coconut oil and sauté broccoli and snap peas for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.

Step 7—

Divide cooked rice into bowls, top with glazed chicken and mango mixture, then add sautéed vegetables.

Step 8—

Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

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