Mango Turmeric Chicken Stir (Print View)

Juicy chicken tossed with mango, snap peas, peppers, and turmeric for a colorful, fresh meal.

# Components:

→ Protein

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced

→ Marinade

02 - 2 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
04 - 1 tsp turmeric powder
05 - 1 tsp honey
06 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Vegetables and Fruit

07 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and cubed
08 - 5.3 oz snap peas, trimmed
09 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
10 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Sauce

13 - 2 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce
14 - 1 tbsp fish sauce, optional
15 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
16 - 1 tsp honey

→ Oil and Garnish

17 - 2 tbsp neutral oil such as canola or sunflower
18 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
19 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine sliced chicken with soy sauce, lime juice, turmeric powder, honey, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce if using, lime juice, and honey. Set aside until needed.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through. Transfer chicken to a clean plate.
04 - Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté minced garlic and sliced onion for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Add sliced bell peppers and snap peas to the pan. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables reach tender-crisp texture.
06 - Return cooked chicken to the pan, add mango cubes, and pour prepared sauce over all ingredients. Toss thoroughly and stir-fry for 2 additional minutes until heated through and evenly coated.
07 - Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh cilantro and toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately with steamed rice or quinoa.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The mango brings a natural sweetness that balances the turmeric and soy, so you get complexity without any heaviness.
  • It comes together in 35 minutes flat, making it perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something that feels restaurant-quality.
  • Every bite is crisp and colorful—the snap peas stay snappy and the peppers never turn mushy if you time it right.
02 -
  • Don't chop your mango until you're ready to add it—exposed mango flesh oxidizes quickly and can turn brown and lose its vibrant appeal.
  • If your turmeric tastes bitter or dusty in the finished dish, it means you overcooked it; keep that heat at medium-high and the total cooking time short.
  • Room-temperature or slightly warm mango cubes hold their shape best; straight-from-the-fridge mango can shatter in the heat.
03 -
  • Have everything chopped and prepped before you start cooking—stir-frying moves quickly, and there's no time to hunt for your knife once that wok is screaming hot.
  • Don't crowd the pan when cooking the chicken; give it space to develop a light golden crust, which happens only when the pieces aren't touching.
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