POLLO AGRIDULCE (SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN)

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Make and share this Pollo Agridulce (Sweet and Spicy Chicken) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups chopped onions
5 garlic cloves, mashed with 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, skinned, boned, and cut into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup ripe mango, chunks
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Heat the oil and butter over medium heat in a big skillet; stir/sauté onion until translucent.
Add in garlic and chicken; continue sautéing, stirring constantly, until the chicken is lightly browned.
Add in brown sugar, mango, ginger, cumin, and red pepper flakes; cover and simmer over med-low heat until the chicken is cooked through, 5-10 minutes.
Toss in the cilantro during the last minute or two.
Serve hot over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.8, Fat 45.1, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 166.2, Sodium 202.4, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 22.9, Protein 30.9