Best Mango Pecan Chicken Recipes

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MIRACLE MANGO SALSA CHICKEN



Miracle Mango Salsa Chicken image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup long-grain white rice
One 16-ounce jar mango salsa
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sprinkle the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides. Add 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and sear the chicken thighs until browned well, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a plate.
  • Add the rice, 1 1/2 cups water and 1 cup of the mango salsa. Stir and bring to a boil. Add the chicken back to the top of the rice, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the chicken and rice are cooked through, 17 to 20 minutes.
  • Serve up a pile of rice, topped with the chicken and garnished with additional mango salsa.

CONTEST-WINNING PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN



Contest-Winning Pecan-Crusted Chicken image

After trying something similar at a restaurant, I created these impressive baked chicken breasts with a pecan coating. For a special night, I recommend them with mashed sweet potatoes and a side of cooked canned cherries. -Ramona Parris, Marietta, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 egg whites
1 package (4.2 ounces) seasoned coating mix
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/8 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, lightly beat egg whites. In another shallow bowl, combine coating mix, pecans and five-spice powder. Dip chicken into egg whites, then roll in coating mixture., Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 632mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MANGO-PECAN SALAD



Mango-Pecan Salad image

Juicy mango complements the zesty balsamic vinaigrette in a savory, 20-minute side salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup chopped pecans
5 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 medium mango, seed removed, peeled and cut up (3/4 to 1 cup)
1/4 cup sliced green onions (about 4 medium)
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette or other oil-and-vinegar dressing
2 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In shallow pan, spread pecans. Toast in oven 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown; cool.
  • In large serving bowl, toss salad greens, mango, green onions and vinaigrette. Top with bacon and pecans. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

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