Mango Sweet Chili Chicken Bake (Printable Version)

Baked chicken coated in mango sweet chili sauce with lime, honey, and ginger. A bright, easy main for dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Marinade & Sauce

02 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
03 - 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons lime juice
05 - 2 tablespoons honey
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
08 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
09 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
12 - 1 small red chili, thinly sliced
13 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to fit the chicken breasts in one layer.
02 - In a blender or food processor, combine diced mango, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, fresh ginger, and chili flakes. Blend until completely smooth.
03 - Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
04 - Pour the mango sweet chili sauce over each chicken breast, ensuring an even coating.
05 - Transfer dish to preheated oven. Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken is thoroughly cooked and sauce is bubbling. Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for a caramelized finish, if desired.
06 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Top with chopped cilantro, sliced red chili, and lime wedges before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses simple pantry basics and fresh fruit for big flavors
  • Gluten-free with an easy tamari swap
  • Quick to prep just blend the sauce and bake
  • Balanced to appeal to both spice lovers and those who like sweet and mild
02 -
  • High protein and naturally gluten free
  • Sauce doubles as a dip for veggies or rice
  • Crowd pleaser with customizable spice level
  • Fresh mango is the secret to the sauce's luscious body and perfume
03 -
  • Choose ripe mangoes that yield gently for the sweetest sauce
  • Broil at the end for a restaurant style finish on top
  • Toss extra sauce over roasted vegetables or leftover rice

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