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Spiced Coconut Chicken & Mango Salsa Bowls

2023-10-26 - Written by: Amelia Greenthumb

Spiced Coconut Chicken & Mango Salsa Bowls

A vibrant and flavorful dish combining spiced chicken with a sweet and tangy mango salsa, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 ripe mango, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
  2. Stir in cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  4. While the chicken simmers, combine mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
  5. Serve the spiced chicken over rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain. Top with the mango salsa.