Orange Mango Chicken

Name: Orange Mango Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; ⅛ teaspoon ground thyme; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 cup orange juice; 1 mango - peeled, seeded, and sliced; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Rating: 4.14 stars

80 Ratings
61 Reviews
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Chicken breast, sauteed in olive oil, and accompanied with a silky sauce of spiced orange juice and fresh mango. This is a simple, yet elegant dish.

By Michael Soucie

Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

25 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Max Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
⅛ teaspoon ground thyme
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 lemon, juiced
1 cup orange juice
1 mango - peeled, seeded, and sliced
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place chicken breast halves in the skillet, and cook 5 to 10 minutes on each side, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Season both sides with thyme, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat, and set aside.

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Step 2

Heat the lemon juice in the skillet over medium heat, and scrape up browned bits. Mix in orange juice, mango, ginger, and cinnamon. Over high heat, cook and continuously stir 4 to 5 minutes, until thickened. Spoon over the cooked chicken breast halves to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

287 calories; 11.9 g total fat; 68 mg cholesterol; 79 mg sodium. 18.3 g carbohydrates; 28.3 g protein; Full Nutrition

Reviews (61)

Most helpful positive review

Sarah

06/11/2008

I call this Gingered Orange Mango Chicken because it sounds more exciting that way when I introduce it to a tableful of people. Either way however it's the same great taste. Served it in the Bahamas when we had an overabundance of fresh mangoes and didn't know how to eat them all. Excellent excellent recipe. I highly recommend! Read More

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SVPORTER

01/24/2003

the orange juice overwhelmed the flavor of the mangoes and made them taste like peaches but it was good. Read More

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(9)

80 Ratings

5 star values: 33
4 star values: 32
3 star values: 10
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 2

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Sarah

06/11/2008

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Sarah

06/11/2008

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Seasonjoy

10/09/2005

This was a really quick and easy recipe that I made it for the first time for guests. You can use as much or as little of the delicious mango dressing as you like. I added 1/3c orange juice to the chicken just before it was cooked thru to cut a little citric acid into the meat. Hint: have the lemon juice ready before you take the chicken out of the skillet. You do NOT want to burn the bits in the pan. Read More

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Bridgette Eva Burbank

07/20/2003

I loved this recipe but my husband lived in Brazil for two years and thought the dish was an insult to mangos. I might try adding the mangos later in the recipe. Thanks! Read More

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ayk

05/13/2008

I loved the mango sauce! I didn't have any ground ginger but did a quick substitution with instant ginger tea that dissolved into the sauce. Served it over rice with a little cilantro garnish. Can't wait to make it again! Thanks! Read More

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emmawamsley

06/09/2011

This recipe worked great served over white rice however it is much more tart than I expected (I was expecting a sweeter citrus taste like the sauce on orange chicken). I am suspecting that is because of the ratio of orange juice to mango. Next time I make this I will probably double up on the mango or possibly use a mixture of 1/2 canned mango nectar and 1/2 orange juice rather than all orange juice. Very satisfied overall especially to have a fairly healthy chicken recipe that gives a different flavor from lemon chicken or BBQ chicken! Read More

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SVPORTER

01/24/2003

the orange juice overwhelmed the flavor of the mangoes and made them taste like peaches but it was good. Read More

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HIZNEIDI

03/03/2003

The sauce was way too tangy to go with chicken. I had to add sugar and pineapple to try to reduce the acidity. The chicken itself was ok though. Read More

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Holly Marine Pipes

04/24/2007

I actually was not amazed by this dish but my husband said it was the best thing I had ever cooked(but mangos are his very favorite fruit). Read More

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stephiehawk

01/18/2011

Very easy to make and husband loved the mango flavor most. He even wished he could taste that more. I think because of that I'll add a little extra next time. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Orange Mango Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 287

% Daily Value *

total fat: 18 %

saturated fat:

cholesterol: 23 %

sodium: 3 %

potassium: 15 %

carbohydrates: 6 %

fiber: 10 %

sugar:

protein: 57 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Sarah

06/11/2008

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06/11/2008

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Seasonjoy

10/09/2005

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Bridgette Eva Burbank

07/20/2003

I loved this recipe but my husband lived in Brazil for two years and thought the dish was an insult to mangos. I might try adding the mangos later in the recipe. Thanks!

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ayk

05/13/2008

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emmawamsley

06/09/2011

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SVPORTER

01/24/2003

the orange juice overwhelmed the flavor of the mangoes and made them taste like peaches but it was good.

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(9)

HIZNEIDI

03/03/2003

The sauce was way too tangy to go with chicken. I had to add sugar and pineapple to try to reduce the acidity. The chicken itself was ok though.

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Holly Marine Pipes

04/24/2007

I actually was not amazed by this dish but my husband said it was the best thing I had ever cooked(but mangos are his very favorite fruit).

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(5)

stephiehawk

01/18/2011

Very easy to make and husband loved the mango flavor most. He even wished he could taste that more. I think because of that I'll add a little extra next time.

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