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
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2 tablespoons coconut oil
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1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger (coarsely chopped)
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2 tablespoons garlic (coarsely chopped)
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3 tablespoons red curry paste (see note 1)
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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2 cups ripe mango (see note 2)
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1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk (see note 3)
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1¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces (thighs recommended)
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Optional: chopped cilantro, zest and juice of a lime, fish sauce, kaffir lime leaves (see note 4)
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Cooked rice for serving (see note 5)
Instructions
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Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, 7–9 minutes.
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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.
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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.
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Carefully transfer sauce to blender and blend until smooth. Return to pot.
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Add chicken, simmer covered until cooked through (8–15 minutes depending on cut).
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Stir in remaining mango and any optional additions. Taste and adjust seasoning.
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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