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mango chicken curry with rice, naan, and cilantro

Mango Chicken Curry

5 from 9 votes
This mango chicken curry is made with tender boneless chicken and fresh ripe mangos and topped in a creamy coconut and curry sauce. Garnish it with fresh cilantro or parsley and lay it over a bed of rice or warm naan bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 2 Tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 Tablespoon yellow curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon EACH: ground coriander and cumin
  • 3 cups fresh mangoes (about 3 large mangoes) peeled, cubed, and divided (Note 1 Frozen)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1-inch cubes (Note 2)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Juice from ½ a lime (1-2 Tablespoons)
  • 3 Tablespoons finely chopped cilantro optional
  • Basmati rice, white rice, or brown rice, for serving (Note 3)
  • Warm naan, lime juice, cilantro, Thai basil, crispy shallots (Note 4), chili oil, or red pepper flakes to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When it’s hot and shimmering, add the onion and cook to soften until translucent, 2-3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and freshly grated ginger and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
  • Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the red curry paste, curry powder, coriander, and cumin and stir to combine. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 more minutes, until very fragrant.
  • Add 2 cups of the diced mango and the can of full-fat coconut milk. Stir to combine the milk with the spices and seasonings. Turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil then turn it down to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  • While it’s simmering, dice the chicken and season it well with salt and pepper.
  • When the sauce is done simmering, carefully transfer it to a large food processor or high-speed blender. Start blending on low speed and slowly turn it up to high speed. Blend until completely smooth, 2-3 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. It may take longer if your blender isn’t as strong.
  • Pour the mango sauce back into the pan and bring it to a strong simmer over medium-high heat. Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the cubed chicken. Stir to coat then cover and cook for 8-10 minutes (Note 1 chicken thighs), or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Stir in the remaining cup of diced mango, finely chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Taste and add more salt as needed. Serve with rice

Recipe Equipment

Large skillet

Notes

Note 1. Frozen Mango. You can use frozen and thawed mangos in this recipe.
Note 2. Chicken Thighs. Thighs will take longer to cook, closer to 15 minutes.
Note 3. Rice. Follow the directions on the back of the package. Each type of rice has different cooking times.
Note 4. Crispy Shallots. Heat 1 Tablespoon coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering. Add 2 thinly sliced shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until crispy, 4-5 minutes.
*Nutrition information does not include rice or toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.9g | Protein: 26.8g | Fat: 8.9g | Cholesterol: 82.7mg | Sodium: 114.7mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 12.5g | Vitamin A: 55.7IU | Vitamin C: 38.6mg
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