High-Protein Sweet Mango Chicken
I had never tried a sweet&sour recipe before and if they all taste as good as this one I’m completely sold on the idea.
Quite frankly I wasn’t expecting the taste to turn out SO good.
You have the sweetness of the mango that is counterbalanced by the savoriness and umami of the soy sauce and chicken, ending with the crunchiness and aroma of the almonds.
This recipe is a true melting pot of flavors at each bite.
It was so good that I made it again a couple of days later.
As a sweetener I used erythritol but you can use whatever you want. Its purpose is to help to develop a glaze and add extra sweetness. It’s not mandatory but a very nice addition.
Feel free to omit the almonds if you are cutting. You can also replace almonds with sesame seeds.
This is a high-protein recipe. With 62g of protein per serving, this chicken recipe it’s great for bodybuilding,(especially during a bulking phase) or for those looking to put on muscle mass in general.
You can serve it with a salad on the side or with some mashed potatoes or oven baked fries.
This recipe is recommended for the following diets: primal, paleo, iifym.
Gif Recipe
| Prep Time | 2 h |
| Cook Time | 50 min |
| Passive Time | 45 min |
| Servings |
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- 2 chicken drumsticks
- 200 g mango
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tbs sweetener
- 15 g almonds chopped
- 1/8 tsp salt
- black pepper to taste
- cayenne powder optional, to taste
Ingredients
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Nutrition Facts
High-Protein Sweet Mango Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 760
Calories from Fat 414
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46g
71%
Saturated Fat 8.9g
45%
Total Carbohydrates 32g
11%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 27g
Protein 62g
124%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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- In a bowl add the mango, olive oil, soy sauce, almonds, sweetener, salt, and black pepper
- Mash
- Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat them
- Cover the bowl and store in the fridge for 2 hours (max overnight)
- Transfer content in a baking tray
- Bake in a 180 °C / 355 °C oven for 45 min or until the chicken is cooked
- Serve or refrigerate until serving (I found out that colder it tastes better)
- Buon appetito!
You can serve it with a salad on the side or with some mashed potatoes or oven baked fries.
