Mango Spiced Chicken

This flavorful dish is sure to spice up your meal.

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A blend of Caribbean flavors infuses this chicken dish from Milafaye Bryning of Alexandria, Virginia, with a tropical tang. The mango sauce is a cool complement to the paprika-laced coating.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes

You Will Need
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 small mango, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small onion, peeled and quartered
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and halved
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)


What to Do
1. In a small bowl, whisk the honey, lemon juice and peel until blended. Set aside 1/4 cup.

2. In a small bowl, gently combine the mango and remaining honey mixture; cover and refrigerate.

3. In a blender or food processor, combine the oil, onion, jalapeño, paprika, garlic salt, cinnamon, allspice, pepper and reserved honey mixture; cover and process until onion and jalapeño are finely chopped.

4. Place the chicken in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon half of the spice mixture over each piece turn over and top with remaining mixture.

5. Bake, uncovered, at 375°F for 25-30 minutes or until juices run clear. Serve with mango mixture.

Editor's Note: When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. Avoid touching your face.

Serves 2
From Cooking for 2
 
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