There is something about the combination of mango and chicken that just works. The mango has a sweetness that cuts through the spice and richness of the curry. And the rice is ABSOLUTELY needed to soak up the amazing sauce......or, if you're not into rice, make a pot of couscous or quinoa. Trust me, you'll need a vehicle for the sauce!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 1 large onion, chopped (1 1/2 to 2 cups)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 mangos, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 13.5 ounce can full fat coconut milk
- 1 1/4 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup golden raisins (optional)
- Salt and pepper
- Cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges
Instructions
Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add onions and bell pepper cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute. Add the curry powder and cumin, cook for a few more minutes. The spices will absorb some of the oil, so if anything begins to stick too much to the bottom of the pan, add a little more oil to the pan.
Add the vinegar, coconut milk, and one of the two chopped mangoes to the pan. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, then lower the heat to maintain a low simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove pan from heat. Scoop the sauce into a blender. Purée the sauce, pulsing until smooth. Return the sauce to the pan.
Add chicken pieces and raisins to the pan. Return to a low simmer. Cover the pan and let cook for 8-10 minutes. Chicken should be just cooked through. Use a knife to cut open the largest piece to check.
Add remaining chopped mango to the pan. Stir in the cream, if using. Let cook at a very low temperature for another minute or two, uncovered. Do not let boil! Or the cream may curdle. Adjust seasonings. If a little too sweet, add a little more vinegar.
If not sweet enough, you can add a dash of sugar. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve over rice. Garnish with cilantro.
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