Some evenings, you just want something warm, sweet, and savory-but you don't want to spend hours in the kitchen. This 20-Minute Honey Soy Chicken with Mango is the answer. Tender chicken in a sticky honey soy sauce, topped with fresh mango and crunchy cashews-it sounds fancy, but it's super easy. And yes, really ready in 20 minutes.
Easy Chicken Dinner with Honey Soy Sauce and Mango
There are nights when everything feels rushed. The kids are hungry, there are after-school sports, and you need dinner fast. That's when I make this dish. It's packed with flavor and uses ingredients I usually have on hand. Sweet, salty, a little tangy, and full of juicy chicken-this is the kind of meal that disappears from plates fast.
I first made this recipe during a hectic work week. We had just an hour before soccer practice and needed something quick but tasty. This chicken was such a hit, I've been making it ever since. The best part? You can switch it up easily, depending on what you have at home.
Tips for the Best Quick Honey Chicken with Mango and Cashews
- Want some heat? Add a spoonful of Sriracha or chopped red chili.
- Gluten-free? Use cornstarch instead of flour and check your soy sauce.
- No mango? Try canned pineapple for a tropical twist.
- Chicken breast or thighs? Breast is leaner, thighs are juicier. Your choice!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz. white rice, uncooked
For the chicken
- 1¼ pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons honey
- 1½ tablespoons white wine vinegar, or rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Japanese soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon curry powder
To serve
- 1 mango, diced
- ⅓ cup cashew nuts
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Instructions
- Cook the rice according to the package.12 oz. white rice
- Toss the chicken with flour until coated.1¼ pound chicken breast, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan. Cook the chicken until golden, about 5 minutes.3 tablespoons butter
- Push the chicken to one side. Add the last tablespoon of butter to the pan and sauté the onion and garlic for 1 minute.1 red onion, 3 cloves garlic
- Add tomatoes, salt, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, and curry powder. Stir and let it simmer for 5 minutes.10 cherry tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, 5 tablespoons honey, 1½ tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon Japanese soy sauce, ½ tablespoon curry powder
- Mix the chicken back into the sauce and simmer for another minute.
- Plate the rice, spoon the chicken and sauce on top, and finish with mango and cashews.1 mango, ⅓ cup cashew nuts
Notes
- Fridge: Keep leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze chicken and sauce for up to 2 months. Freeze rice separately.
- Reheat: Thaw in the fridge. Warm in a pan with a splash of water or use the microwave.
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Kim Guzman says
Looks great! I can't wait to try it.
Laura says
Very tasty
Audrey says
This is so easy- perfect for busy weeknights.
Addison says
These flavors are amazing! Yum!
Chef Dennis says
This dish is making mu super hungry!
Ramona says
This chicken with honey was so yummy. I will be making it over and over again. Definitely a keeper.
Debra says
All of hubby's favorites in one easy and tasty dish! YAY.
Amanda Marie says
This was delicious! Thank you!
Leslie says
Love this sweet honey chicken recipe!
Elizabeth says
Delicious recipe!