Description
This creamy Mango Chicken Curry blends tender chicken, sweet ripe mango, coconut milk, and aromatic spices into a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect over fluffy rice for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend treat.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger (coarsely chopped)
2 tablespoons garlic (coarsely chopped)
3 tablespoons red curry paste (see note 1)
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups ripe mango (see note 2)
1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk (see note 3)
1¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces (thighs recommended)
Optional: chopped cilantro, zest and juice of a lime, fish sauce, kaffir lime leaves (see note 4)
Cooked rice for serving (see note 5)
Instructions
Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, 7–9 minutes.
Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking 1 minute. Add curry paste, coriander, curry powder, cumin, and salt to taste (about 1 tsp). Cook 1–3 minutes until fragrant.
Add 1 cup mango, cook 1 minute. Shake coconut milk and pour in. Bring to a boil, reduce to low simmer for 10–15 minutes.
Carefully transfer sauce to blender and blend until smooth. Return to pot.
Add chicken, simmer covered until cooked through (8–15 minutes depending on cut).
Stir in remaining mango and any optional additions. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve hot over rice, garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
Curry paste – Adjust amount for spice preference.
Mango – Use sweet, ripe mango for best flavor; frozen works if thawed first.
Coconut milk – Full-fat gives a creamier texture, but light can be used.
Optional add-ins – Lime juice/zest adds brightness; fish sauce for depth.
Serving suggestion – Jasmine or basmati rice pairs beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg