Spicy Mango Sweet Potato Chicken

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

This is a tropical tasting dish that is just as good vegetarian as it is with chicken! Honey and mango lend the sauce it's sweetness, but it's nicely countered with salty tamari and spicy hot sauce. Serve over rice or noodles.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 cups

Spicy Mango Sweet Potato Chicken

Ingredients

2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 pound skinless

boneless chicken breast halves - cubed

1 clove garlic

minced

6 tablespoons tamari soy sauce

¾ cup water

3 tablespoons honey

3 tablespoons hot sauce

or to taste

1 ripe mango

peeled and cubed

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon warm water

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Place the sweet potatoes into a saucepan and fill with enough water to cover. Simmer over medium-high heat until tender about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center about 5 minutes; set aside. Stir garlic into the skillet and cook for a few minutes until fragrant. Pour in the tamari 3/4 cup of water honey and hot sauce. Bring to a simmer then stir in the sweet potato chicken mango and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until hot. Dissolve the cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water and stir into the simmering mixture; stir until thickened.

Nutritional Information

Spicy Mango Sweet Potato Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 268.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.1g 42%

Carbohydrates: 30.2g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 11%

Sugars: 19.2g

Fat: 7.5g 12%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Cholesterol: 46.9mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 7951.8IU 159%

Niacin Equivalents: 11mg 85%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 27%

Vitamin C: 19.4mg 32%

Folate: 18.3mcg 5%

Calcium: 36.2mg 4%

Iron: 1.5mg 9%

Magnesium: 41.7mg 15%

Potassium: 428mg 12%

Sodium: 1498.6mg 60%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 67.6

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.