Description
Mango Glazed Chicken Karaage is a delightful fusion dish that combines the crispy texture of Japanese fried chicken with a sweet and tangy mango glaze. Each bite delivers a burst of tropical flavor, making it perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, this dish transforms any meal into an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup mango puree (fresh or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 cup cornstarch
- Vegetable oil for frying (enough to cover chicken)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and lime juice. Marinate the chicken pieces in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Blend mango puree with additional honey and lime juice until smooth to create the glaze.
- Pat dry marinated chicken and coat each piece in cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat (350°F). Fry chicken pieces until golden brown (about 6 minutes).
- Toss fried chicken in the mango glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg