Mango Chicken & Rice Bowl
Looking for a healthy, flavorful, and vibrant dish to spice up your weeknight dinners? This Mango Chicken Rice Bowl is the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and spicy! Juicy baked chicken, creamy mango sauce, and fresh toppings like cucumber salsa, avocado, and red cabbage come together beautifully over fluffy basmati rice. This recipe is easy to make, packed with nutrients, and completely customizable to your taste. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or the whole family, this dish will leave everyone satisfied!
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Serving size
40
Chicken
Ingredients
For Mango Sauce:
Fresh:
1 mango, peeled and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
Staple:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1.5 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon salt (to taste; using Natural Redmond Real Salt)
Water (as needed to thin the sauce)
For Chicken:
Fresh:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
Staple:
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 tablespoon fish sauce (or substitute tamari, or soy sauce)
1 tablespoon chili paste (Trader Joe’s Crunchy Chili Onion Sauce, or substitute with garlic powder and paprika, or garlic chili paste)
1 teaspoon salt (to taste; using Natural Redmond Real Salt)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
For Topping:
Fresh:
1 cucumber, diced
1 serrano or jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1.5 cups red cabbage, shredded
1 avocado, cubed
Juice from 1 lime
3 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
For Rice:
Fresh:
1.5 cup beef or chicken bone broth
Staple:
1 tablespoon grass-fed butter
1 cup basmati rice
Free-range organic meat and organic non-gmo veggies are linked where available
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Serving size
Directions
Print Recipe1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Cook the Rice:
In a medium saucepan, bring bone broth and butter to a boilover high heat.
Add the basmati rice, stir to combine, then reduce the heatto low.
Cover with a lid and let simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for an additional 10minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
3. Cook the Chicken:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (for easiercleanup).
Toss the chicken cubes with avocado oil, chili paste, salt,and pepper. Spread them evenly on the baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes, then toss and bake for an additional5-10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and toss the chicken with fish sauce.
4. Prepare the Mango Sauce:
In a blender, combine the mango, olive oil, rice vinegar,honey, minced garlic, and salt.
Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to achieve thedesired consistency. Set aside.
5. Prepare the Salsa:
In a bowl, mix together the diced cucumber,serrano/jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
6. Assemble the Bowls:
Divide the cooked rice among 4 serving bowls.
Top with baked chicken, cucumber salsa, shredded redcabbage, avocado cubes, and pumpkin seeds.
Drizzle the mango sauce over the top.
7. Garnish and Serve:
Add a squeeze of lime juice and optional hot sauce for extraflavor.
Health Facts:
Mango:
Did you know that mangoes are rich in vitamin C, withjust one mango providing over 67% of your daily requirement? They’re alsopacked with antioxidants that support immune health and glowing skin.
Chicken:
A lean source of protein, chicken breast helpsbuild and repair muscle tissue. It’s also high in selenium, which supportsthyroid function and boosts immunity.
Cucumber:
Made up of 96% water, cucumbers are superhydrating and great for digestion. Plus, they’re rich in vitamin K, whichsupports healthy bones.
Red Cabbage:
This vibrant veggie is a nutritionalpowerhouse! It’s loaded with anthocyanins (the pigments that give it its purplecolor) and has more vitamin C per serving than oranges.
Avocado:
Avocados are full of heart-healthy monounsaturatedfats that can help lower bad cholesterol. They’re also a great source ofpotassium, with more potassium per gram than bananas!
Pumpkin Seeds:
These little seeds are a fantastic source ofmagnesium, a mineral that supports muscle function, energy production, andbetter sleep.
Garlic:
Known for its immune-boosting properties, garliccontains allicin, a compound that helps fight bacteria and may reduceinflammation.
Basmati Rice:
Unlike regular white rice, basmati has a lowerglycemic index, meaning it helps maintain steadier blood sugar levels.
Cilantro:
Love it or hate it, cilantro is packed withantioxidants and is thought to aid in detoxifying heavy metals from the body.
Lime Juice:
Limes are a great source of vitamin C and mayhelp improve iron absorption from other foods in your meal. Plus, theirtartness adds a refreshing flavor without extra calories!
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