Description
Mango Glazed Chicken Karaage is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, featuring crispy chicken coated in a luscious mango glaze. This dish transforms any meal into a celebration, making it perfect for gatherings or a treat after a long day. With its vibrant colors and tropical taste, it’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ cup mango puree
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup mango chutney
- Cornstarch slurry (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, ginger, honey, and rice vinegar. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat the Chicken: Mix flour and panko together in another bowl. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off, then coat each piece with the flour mixture.
- Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet to about 1-2 inches deep. Heat over medium-high until shimmering.
- Fry the Chicken: In batches, fry chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a saucepan over medium heat, mix mango puree, mango chutney, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry (if using). Stir until thickened (3-4 minutes).
- Glaze & Serve: Toss fried chicken in the mango glaze until well-coated. Garnish with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (about 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor complexity, consider swapping mango for pineapple or adding chili flakes for some heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in an oven to maintain crispiness.