Description
Juicy, charred chicken thighs marinate overnight in a sweet-savory mango sauce for a tropical dinner that’s impressive yet easy.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
½ cup soy sauce or tamari
2 fresh mangos, peeled and pitted
3 garlic cloves
½ teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons water (or more as needed)
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Add soy sauce, peeled mango chunks, garlic cloves, grated ginger, and water to blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth with no chunks remaining.
2. Pour about three-quarters of marinade into large ziplock bag, reserving rest for basting later. Add chicken thighs to bag, seal shut, and massage marinade into meat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
3. Preheat grill to 400 degrees. Oil grates well to prevent sticking. Remove chicken from marinade using tongs, letting excess drip off. Discard used marinade from bag.
4. Place chicken thighs on hot grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until nice char marks form and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Brush with reserved marinade during last 2 minutes of cooking.
5. Transfer chicken to serving platter and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Brush with any remaining reserved sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
Recipe intended for chicken thighs. If using chicken breasts, adjust grilling time based on thickness and always check internal temperature.
Marinate minimum 4 hours, but overnight is ideal for maximum flavor. Don’t exceed 24 hours or meat becomes mushy.
For indoor version, use grill pan on stovetop over medium-high heat or bake in 425-degree oven for 25-30 minutes.
Frozen mango works if completely thawed before blending.
Store leftover chicken in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in 350-degree oven until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken thighs
- Calories: 549
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1799mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 222mg