Southwest Mango Chicken + Video
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Southwest Mango Chicken + Video
Description
Southwest Mango Chicken combines simple seasoning and fresh ingredients to create a baked chicken breast dish that balances sweet, spicy, and tangy notes. Chicken breasts are seasoned with salt and pepper, then brushed with barbecue sauce before topping with mango chunks and diced jalapeños. A drizzle of honey adds sweetness, which contrasts with the mild heat from the jalapeños.
Baked at 400°F, the chicken cooks through while the toppings soften. The reserved barbecue sauce is mixed with the pan juices, mangoes, and chiles to form a thickened sauce, which is spooned over the chicken before serving, lending moisture and depth.
Using boneless, skinless chicken breast ensures quick cooking, and flattening the breasts to even thickness helps with uniform doneness. This recipe relies on common kitchen staples and fresh fruit to deliver a balanced, home-cooked meal without complex steps or ingredients.
Leftover chicken breasts can be served cold or reheated gently to maintain their juicy texture, though specific storage or freezing tips are not detailed in the notes.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless (See Note 1
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup barbecue sauce separated
- 12 oz Mango fresh or frozen (thawed, chunks
- 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray, set aside.
- Seed and dice the jalapeño.
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Arrange chicken in baking dish and brush on 2/3 cup of the barbecue sauce. Top with mango chunks and diced jalapeño. Drizzle honey over all and bake uncovered for 40 minutes, or until internal temperature reads 165°F.
- Remove chicken to serving platter and add remaining barbecue sauce to cooking juices, mangoes and chiles, mixing to thicken, and spoon over chicken.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for consistent cooking results.
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness between sheets of plastic wrap or parchment to ensure even baking.
- Cooking times may vary depending on chicken breast size, so checking internal temperature is recommended.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 859mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 765mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 790IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 25.5mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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