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    Tropical Mango Chutney Chicken Curry Recipe

    Modified: Feb 26, 2022 · Published: Jan 16, 2017 by Sharon Rigsby · 8 Comments

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    Tropical Mango Chutney Chicken Curry

    Want to shake things up with an easy meal for dinner this week? How about this oh-so-delicious Tropical Mango Chutney Chicken Curry recipe for starters? Enjoy!

    Colorful Tropical Mango Chutney Chicken Curry Recipe

    There are lots of things to love about this mango chutney chicken curry recipe! Of course, number one is that it is delicious! After all, none of the other things really matter if it doesn’t really taste good!  So now that we have established that this mango chutney chicken curry recipe is delicious let me count the ways you will love it. It’s an easy meal to prepare; it’s nutritious, it’s low-calorie, and, best of all, it’s a new way to prepare chicken that your family will love. Mango Chutney Chicken Curry is also one of those dishes that is wonderful for a simple weeknight dinner, but it would also be perfect for serving to company. In addition, it makes a beautiful and colorful presentation, and the different and unique curry and mango flavors will have your taste buds jumping for joy!

    I first tasted Tropical Mango Chutney Chicken Curry at a cooking class taught at Browns Kitchen Store in Tallahassee. Chef Velva Knapp, who hosts the blog Tomatoes on the Vine, prepared this flavorful dish along with Easy Baked Flan and a yummy Marinated Shrimp appetizer. After the first bite, I knew this was a dish I wanted to share with you and Velva graciously gave me permission to this recipe on my blog. I will also be sharing her incredibly easy Easy Baked Flan recipe, so be on the lookout for that.

    If you like easy-to-prepare and delicious chicken recipes, you might also like these posts: Chicken with Mushroom and Herb Sauce, Creamy Slillet Chicken with Bacon & Mushroom, and Healthy Chicken Cauliflower Skillet. 

    The ingredients for Tropical Mango Chutney Chicken Curry include bone-in, chicken legs and thighs with skin (I used all thighs instead), mild curry powder, ground ginger, white pepper, vegetable oil, onion, red bell pepper, and mango chutney. You will also need scallions, lime wedges, and peanuts for garnish. I served the chicken over yellow rice, but you could serve it over white or brown rice, couscous, orzo, really whatever you like.

    Tropical Mango Chutney Chicken Curry Recipe ingredients

    How to make Tropical Mango Chutney Chicken Curry!

    To prepare Tropical Mango Chutney Chicken Curry, gather your ingredients and season both sides of the chicken with curry, ginger, and white pepper. Set aside.

    Tropical Mango Chutney Chicken Curry Recipe coating chicken thighs with curry

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and heat. Add onions and half of the bell pepper slices. Saute for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables begin to sweat.

    Sautéing onions and peppers for Tropical Mango Chutney Chicken Curry Recipe

    Add chicken skin-side down to the pan, season with additional curry powder, white pepper, and salt, if desired.

    Preparing Tropical Mango Chutney Chicken Curry Recipe

    Cook the chicken about 10-12 minutes, turning once. Spoon the mango chutney over the chicken and turn down the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 35-45 minutes depending on the size of your chicken pieces.

    Adding the mango chutney to Tropical Mango Chutney Chicken Curry Recipe

    Serve over cooked white, yellow or brown rice, orzo or another grain of your choice. Garnish with remaining red bell pepper, peanuts, and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

    FlavorfulTropical Mango Chutney Chicken Curry Recipe

    Leftovers, if you have them, are delicious the next day!

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    Tropical Mango Chutney Chicken Curry Recipe

    Tropical Mango Chutney Chicken Curry Recipe

    Sharon Rigsby
    Want to shake things up with an easy meal for dinner this week? How about this oh so delicious tropical Mango Chutney Chicken Curry recipe for starters? Enjoy!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American, International
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 284 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 legs or thighs bone-in, skin on
    • 2 teaspoon mild curry powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon white pepper
    • 4-5 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil
    • 1 medium white onion halved and sliced thinly
    • 1 medium red bell pepper cut in half and sliced thinly
    • 2-9 ounce jars mango chutney
    • salt to taste
    • scallions lime wedges, and peanuts for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Season both sides of the chicken with curry, ginger, and white pepper. Set aside.
    • In a large skillet over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and heat. Add onions and half of the bell pepper slices. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables begin to sweat.
    • Add chicken skin-side down to the pan, season with additional curry powder, white pepper and salt, if desired.
    • Cook the chicken about 10-12 minutes, turning once. Spoon the mango chutney over the chicken and turn down the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 35-45 minutes depending on the size of your chicken pieces.
    • Serve over cooked white, yellow or brown rice, orzo or another grain of your choice. Garnish with remaining red bell pepper slices, peanuts and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Leftovers, if you have them, are delicious the next day!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 26gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 449mgPotassium: 283mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 40.4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.4mg
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    1. Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook

      February 18, 2017 at 1:29 am

      Absolutely beautiful.

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      • Gritsandpinecones

        February 18, 2017 at 9:01 am

        Thanks Lauren!

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    2. Colleen

      February 08, 2017 at 7:16 am

      I could totally see me eating a plate of this…all right…so maybe two plates. I can totally see why it’s your First Monday Favorite!

      Reply
    3. Gritsandpinecones

      February 07, 2017 at 8:15 am

      Hi Sid,
      Wow, so nice to meet a fellow blogger who lives in the same neck of the woods. I don’t know if you have ever been to any of Velva’s classes, but she is hosting one this Wednesday if you are interested! Thanks so much for letting me link up to your Link Up Monday!
      Sharon

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    4. Sid

      February 07, 2017 at 7:26 am

      Thanks so much for stopping by and linking this to First Monday Favorites. I do love a good curry and this one sounds delightful.
      It also looks like we’re in the same neck of the woods, I love going into Brown’s Kitchen and I get carried away there sometimes, well, most of the time. sigh.

      Reply
    5. Karen

      February 06, 2017 at 10:03 pm

      That IS low calorie! I love any dish that is easy and good enough for company. The colors are beautiful too. And I happen to have a jar of chutney I bought a while ago for a recipe and haven’t used since!

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      • Gritsandpinecones

        February 07, 2017 at 8:11 am

        Thanks so much Karen!

        Reply
    6. Velva

      January 25, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      Sharon, this is my favorite entertaining “go to” dish. I am so happy that you enjoyed the dish enough to want to share it with your readers. Makes my day! Love the photographs too!

      Always,
      Velva

      Reply

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