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Chicken and Mango {Or Pineapple} Basil Stir Fry

Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce substitute tamari for gluten-free
  • 5 teaspoons cornstarch divided (you'll use part of it in the sauce and part for the chicken)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes add more for extra heat
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ - 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable or coconut oil
  • 4 garlic cloves finely minced or pressed
  • 1 large Mango peeled, pitted and diced or (1 to 1 1/2 cups pineapple)
  • 1 red bell pepper stemmed, seeded and diced
  • 1 medium red onion diced or cut into thin strips
  • ¼ cup fresh basil torn into pieces
  • hot cooked rice, quinoa or noodles for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the broth, soy sauce, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, vinegar, red pepper flakes and sugar until smooth. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and remaining 3 teaspoons cornstarch.
  3. In a large 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat until hot and rippling. Add the chicken, breaking up any clumps, and cook until it is golden brown on all sides and just barely cooked through (it will cook a few minutes longer later in the recipe). Scrape the chicken onto a plate, keeping as much liquid in the skillet as possible.
  4. Add the garlic, mango, bell pepper, and onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  5. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet over medium heat. Whisk the sauce quickly before pouring it into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, while the sauce simmers and thickens, 1-2 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
  6. Sprinkle with basil and serve over rice, noodles, quinoa or by itself.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 249kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Sodium 547mg (23%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 249kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 547mg 23%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.