CUBAN SWEET AND SPICY MANGO CHICKEN

Cuban Sweet and Spicy Mango Chicken image

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories Chicken

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 cups chopped onion
1 small red bell pepper or green bell pepper, halved and then cut into thin strips
4 clove garlic, minced
8 skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 cups fresh mango chunks
1 tsp white vinegar
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
TO SERVE
4 servings cooked white rice

Steps:

1. Heat the oil and butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Sauté the onion and pepper strips for 2 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and chicken, and continue sautéing for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until the chicken is lightly browned.
2. Add the brown sugar, mango, vinegar, ginger, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes over medium-low heat, or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and mango is fork-tender. Toss in the cilantro during the last two minutes.
3. Serve over cooked white rice, and serve immediately while still hot.