Quick and Easy Mango Chicken Stir Fry
A vibrant stir fry combining juicy mango chunks and tender chicken breast strips in a tangy soy-ginger sauce. This asian fusion-inspired stir fry ready in about 27 minutes pairs trimmed snap peas, sliced green onions, grated fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 large (about 1 lb), thinly sliced skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes ripe mango
- 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
- 1 cup trimmed snap peas
- 3 sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 2 thinly sliced skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb) and stir fry for 5-6 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 1 sliced medium red bell pepper and 1 cup snap peas. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with 1 medium peeled and cubed mango and 3 sliced green onions. Pour the prepared sauce over everything and toss to coat.
- Step 6: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the stir fry and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken and vegetables. Serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Quick and Easy Mango Chicken Stir Fry take to make?
Total time is about 27 minutes (15 min prep + 12 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Quick and Easy Mango Chicken Stir Fry?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep trimmed snap peas from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Quick and Easy Mango Chicken Stir Fry?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Quick and Easy Mango Chicken Stir Fry for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Quick and Easy Mango Chicken Stir Fry?
Asian Fusion stir fry like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.