Mango Sriracha Chicken with Mango and Watermelon Salsa
Mangoes. Mangoes. Mangoes. They are everywhere these days and I want to take the opportunity to make something delicious out of them. I’ve kept so many recipes that use mangoes, but due to the additional working hours that was given to me, I had to choose what’s best since I don’t have much time now to spend in cooking and baking. How uncool!
Of course, I am still grateful that I have a job so I can feed myself – haha! And because of my job, I was able to make this delicious Mango Sriracha Chicken with Mango and Watermelon Salsa. Drooling now?? Kevin @ Kevin’s Cooking inspired me to make this delicious dish!
So let me tell you what I LOVE about this dish.
It uses chicken thighs which is my favorite part. It requires few ingredients. The chicken thighs need to be marinated for just 30 minutes, but I am pretty sure they can be kept in the fridge overnight or during the times you are at work so you are good to go when you arrive home and ready to roast the lovely chicken thighs.
The roasted chicken thighs are perfect on their own, but when you add the mango sauce, can they be even better. Just look at the sauce below. Beautiful, yes? Now, don’t think that they are difficult to make. This mango sriracha needs only three ingredients. Mango, sriracha and lemon juice. You just have to blend them together and keep in the fridge while roasting the chicken.
Another thing I love? The mango and watermelon salsa. This is totally optional, but would you skip it if I say that this salsa really compliments chicken?? It is refreshing and sweet. If you don’t know what I mean, then you have to make this dish! 😀
Of course, serving this with white rice is a MUST!
And oh, make sure to have your mango sauce on the side – you’ll need more. You are welcome. 😉
Now, I am sure that I made you hungry enough to try this dish. 😀
I am sharing this superb dish at Angie’s Fiesta Friday #231. Our co-hosts this week are Antonia and Laurena. Thanks, lovely ladies.
Mango Sriracha Chicken with Mango and Watermelon Salsa
Perfectly seasoned roasted chicken thighs with superb spicy mango sauce, served with mango and watermelon salsa. This goes very well with white rice.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 400 g chicken thighs bone in, skin on
- 2 fat cloves garlic grated
- 1 tbsp ginger grated
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp canola oil or vegetable oil + more for browning the chicken
For the mango sauce:
- 1 cup mango cubed
- 1 ½ tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
To serve:
- Fresh parsley
- More mango sauce
For the mango and watermelon salsa (optional, but HIGHLY recommended):
- ½ cup mango chopped
- ½ cup watermelon chopped (seeds removed)
- ¼ cup tomato chopped
- ¼ cup cucumber chopped
- 1 tbsp parsley chopped
- 2 tbsp onion chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Wash and pat dry the chicken.
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In a small bowl, add chicken, ginger, garlic, salt turmeric and 1 tbsp of canola oil. Mix to coat the chicken very well. Keep in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
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While chicken is marinating, prepare the spicy mango sauce.
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In a blender, add cubed mango, Sriracha and lemon juice. Pulse until mixture is smooth. Keep in the fridge until ready to use.
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Preheat the oven to 350 F.
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In an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, add about 1 tbsp of oil. Cook the chicken on both sides until browned. Coat the chicken thighs with the spicy mango sauce (about a quarter), making sure the one with skin is facing up.
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Cover the ovenproof skillet with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, remove the aluminum foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Top the chicken with more sauce and put back in the oven to further brown the skin (this will take another 5 minutes).
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Remove from the oven. Serve the chicken with more sauce and garnish with parsley. If you made the salsa, good choice – serve with the chicken, too.
I am also sharing this at
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Miz Helen
I can’t wait to try this delicious recipe, we will love the flavors! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and hope you will come back soon!
Miz Helen
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
This is one of my favorite dishes! I know you’d love this, too! Thanks, Miz Helen! x
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Recipes Made Easy
Oh wow this looks so colourful and so tasty. I want to eat it right now! Thank you for linking to #CookBlogShare
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
I am glad you liked this one, Jacqui. Thanks for stopping by. x
Angie | Fiesta Friday
I love the salsa so much, so refreshing! The chicken sounds terrific, too. Yum!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
A kind of happy meal. 😀 Thanks, Angie. x
Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food
I go through insane amounts of sriracha because I use it on almost literally everything (ice cream gets a pass). I love the idea of combining it with mango—and this salsa! What a great combination! I’m with you on chicken thighs: they’re so underrated, but their flavor is far superior to any other part of the chicken, IMO. 🙂
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Sriracha is something that is good with almost everything – yes!! Thanks a lot for stopping by, Michelle. x
Corina Blum
You’ve definitely made me hungry! I love how easy this dish it but it still looks so full of flavour. Chicken thighs are definitely the best as they stay so lovely and juicy. Thanks so much for sharing with #CookOnceEatTwice!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
I agree with you on the chicken thighs! Thanks, Corina. I am glad you liked this one.
Antonia
What an awesome dish! I am dreaming of the delicious and unique flavor combinations. Thank you for bringing your beautiful dish to the party! Happy Fiesta Friday!
Jhuls
The idea of watermelon popped up when I saw the lonely watermelon inside the fridge. It was a delicious meal, Antonia. Thank you for co-hosting! x
Life Diet Health
Salsa! I’ll take that please Jhuls 😀 oh, and the sauce, the boys can have the chicken which I’m certain they will enjoy! I love all the photos and if I can persuade the boys to eat fruit with chicken then you’re a star! Thanks for sharing this at Fiesta Friday this week… and for linking with us “lovely ladies” 😛 x
Jhuls
I hope your boys would me a star!! Hahaha! Thanks for co-hosting, Laurena. x
TurksWhoEat
Mango sauce and mango salsa! I love it! This sauce is an awesome way to jazz up chicken, I can’t wait to try it 😀
Jhuls
You’d love it, Alex. That’s for sure. 😀
helenfern
Oh my – that picture just makes my mouth water! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!
Jhuls
That’s a good sign. 😀 Thanks for the visit, Helen. x
Elaine @ foodbod
Love that gorgeous fresh salsa 🙂
Jhuls
Thank you, Elaine. x
FrugalHausfrau
What a beautiful dish, and those thighs are cooked to perfection! And you made me laugh when you were like “your welcome”!! That salsa looks like the star of the show if you ask me, though!
Jhuls
That is, actually, what I am showing off here! Hahaha! Thanks, Mollie. x