Coconut Mango Chicken

Coconut and mango may not sound like they go with chicken, but this sauce is absolutely delicious and surprisingly simple to make. It will become a station favorite.

Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 4 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk
  • 1 cup frozen mango
  • 1 (16 oz) jar salsa verde
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3–5 lb chicken breast
  • 6–9 cups cooked rice

Directions

  1. Slice bell peppers. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and sauté until browned, 5–8 minutes.
  2. Combine coconut milk, frozen mango, salsa verde, spices, and salt in a food processor or blender until smooth. Add to cooked peppers and mix until heated through.
  3. Grill or bake chicken at 350°F for 10–15 minutes or until cooked through.
  4. Serve the sauce over chicken and rice.

Nutrition Facts Per serving

1 chicken breast with ⅔ cup sauce: 400 calories, 38g protein, 12g carbs, 23g fat, 8g fiber

Serving Suggestions

Brown rice is recommended for extra fiber. Mix ¼ cup cauliflower rice into ¾ cup white rice to boost fiber if preferred. Rice noodles also work well.

About the Author

Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F is a Registered Dietitian and coach who specializes in firefighter nutrition. Megan's mission is to help firefighters perform better, recover faster, and enjoy long healthy retirements. Megan is the owner of RescueRD LLC, which provides nutrition seminars and coaching for tactical athletes across the country. Check out @Rescue.RD on Facebook and Instagram.