Mango Chicken Stir-Fry with Snap Peas
By: Holly Sander
Published: Monday, April 17, 2017 - 8:22pm

Ingredients




For the Spicy Mango Salsa:
3 small mangos, or 2 larger mangos peeled and diced into ¼-inch pieces (I used 3 ataulfo "honey" mangos)
1 medium red onion, diced into ¼-inch pieces
1 jalapeño, stemmed and minced (I left the seeds in for spice)
½ tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon Samba Oelek (or other hot pepper sauce)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt and pepper to taste
For The Mango Chicken:
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch (use a brand like Argo or Bob's Red Mill for gluten-free)
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 pound snap peas, ends trimmed if needed
2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
2 cups Spicy Mango Salsa
2 tablespoons honey
salt and pepper to taste
toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Preparation

1 For the Spicy Mango Salsa: 2 In a large, nonreactive bowl, combine the mangos, onions, jalapenos, ginger, sambal, and lime juice, and blend gently. 3 Season with salt and pepper to taste, then use or refrigerate. 4 For the Mango Chicken Stir-Fry: 5 In a large bowl, combine the chicken, sesame oil, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce and mix.   Set aside for 10 minutes. 6 Fill a large bowl with cold water and add ice.  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the snap peas.  Blanch until they have brightened and lost their raw taste, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain the snap peas and transfer them to the ice water.  When cold, drain. 7 Heat a wok or heavy saute pan over high heat.   Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan.  Add the chicken and stir-fry until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.  Add the snap peas and the salsa, along with another tablespoon of soy sauce and the honey.  Allow it to heat through. 8 Season with salt and pepper, and if desired serve over your favorite rice or rice noodle. Garnish with the remaining mango salsa and toasted sesame seeds.

About

Mango Chicken Stir-Fry with Snap Peas Image  from chef Ming Tsai – a healthy, fast, delicious Asian easy weeknight dinner.