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Coconut Mango Chicken

A delightful dish that combines the creamy essence of coconut milk with sweet mango, creating a flavorful and visually stunning meal.
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Prep Time 6 hours
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 375
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 14 ounce can of coconut milk Adds a rich, velvety texture and creamy flavor
  • 0.5 cup mango, roughly chopped Infuses the dish with a tropical flair
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper Provides a hint of warmth
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Adds richness and helps to crisp the chicken
  • 1 tablespoon honey Sweetens the dish and caramelizes during baking
  • 1 teaspoon honey Additional for sauce
For the Chicken
  • 1 approximately 3½-pound whole cut-up chicken Bone-in, skin-on portions for moisture and flavor
  • as needed Salt and freshly ground black pepper Essential seasonings
  • a few sprigs fresh cilantro For garnish

Method
 

Make the Marinade/Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine coconut milk, mango, and cayenne pepper. Blend until smooth.
  2. Pour marinade into a baking dish and stir in 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Add chicken pieces into the baking dish and coat with marinade.
  2. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper and drizzle with remaining olive oil.
Prepare to Bake
  1. Remove chicken from marinade and place on the baking sheet.
  2. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.
Bake the Chicken
  1. Drizzle honey over chicken and place in the oven.
  2. After 10 minutes, reduce heat to 375°F and bake until cooked through—15-35 minutes depending on piece size.
Make the Sauce
  1. Pour remaining marinade into a saucepan, add last teaspoon of honey and cayenne pepper.
  2. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes, adjusting seasoning.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Garnish chicken with fresh cilantro and serve warm.

Notes

For a smoky flavor, consider grilling the chicken instead of baking. You can substitute mango with canned or frozen fruit if out of season.