Description
This recipe features succulent chicken thighs glazed with sweet mango and topped with a creamy basil-coconut sauce for a tropical flavor explosion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and pureed
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix mango puree with garlic and olive oil to make the glaze.
- Brush the glaze over the chicken thighs.
- Place chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
- While baking, simmer coconut milk and basil in a saucepan until thickened.
- Remove chicken from oven, pour the creamy sauce over it, and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a spicier version, add chili flakes to the glaze. Ensure mangoes are ripe for the best sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 35g