Mango Pineapple Chicken with Mandarin Rice Salad

Brighten up your dinner table with the tropical flavors of Mango Pineapple Chicken with Mandarin Rice Salad—a vibrant, sweet-and-savory dish that’s as stunning as it is delicious. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection and glazed in a luscious mango-pineapple sauce infused with soy sauce, honey, and a hint of garlic and ginger. Paired with a refreshing mandarin rice salad featuring fluffy jasmine rice, sweet mandarin oranges, scallions, and a tangy sesame vinaigrette, this recipe is a perfect balance of bold flavors and textures. Ready in just under an hour, this crowd-pleasing meal is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Serve it warm and watch it steal the spotlight with every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 large Mango
• 1 cup (diced) Pineapple
• 0.5 cup Pineapple juice
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 3 cups Cooked jasmine rice
• 1 cup (canned or fresh, drained if canned) Mandarin oranges
• 2 sliced Scallions (green onions)
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the mango-pineapple glaze by peeling and dicing the mango, then adding it to a blender with the diced pineapple, pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and ground ginger. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium-low, pour the mango-pineapple glaze over the chicken, and cover the skillet. Cook for 12-15 minutes, occasionally spooning sauce over the chicken, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 5

While the chicken cooks, prepare the mandarin rice salad. In a large bowl, combine the cooked jasmine rice, mandarin oranges, sliced scallions, and chopped cilantro.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Pour this dressing over the rice mixture and gently toss until well combined.

Step 7

Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice the chicken breasts and drizzle with any remaining glaze.

Step 8

Serve the mango pineapple chicken alongside the mandarin rice salad. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2166.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2840.1

Total Fat 70.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.6g
Cholesterol 591.6mg	0%
Sodium 3441.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 304.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g	0%
Total Sugars 117.8g
Protein 241.2g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 306.3mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 3258.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.6%

Protein: 34.2%

Carbs: 43.2%