Spicy Mango Sweet Potato Chicken

Honey and mango lend the sauce it's sweetness, but it's nicely countered with salty tamari and spicy hot sauce.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 268 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon warm water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 3 tablespoons hot sauce, or to taste
• 2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes
• 6 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
• 1 ripe mango, peeled and cubed
• 0.75 cup water
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the sweet potatoes into a saucepan and fill with enough water to cover. Simmer over medium-high heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in chicken, and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes; set aside. Stir garlic into the skillet, and cook for a few minutes, until fragrant. Pour in the tamari, 3/4 cup of water, honey, and hot sauce. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the sweet potato, chicken, mango, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until hot. Dissolve the cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water, and stir into the simmering mixture; stir until thickened.