Mango Chicken Stir Fry

I never lived "off campus" while attending Biola University nor did I ever really mind living in the dorms. In fact, I loved it. However, that did mean that I was not able to cook for myself/others unless I wanted to scrounge around for ingredients and cookware and take over the "community kitchens". I only did this a handful of times, but with real simple things, like frying plantains (yummm), hot dogs, and once, spaghetti (thanks to michelle). I didn't really mind for the most part not having a kitchen, especially since the cafeteria was great.

One day, I went over to my dear friend Ambre's Biola apartment where she made a delicious Mango Chicken Stir Fry that she had found on the internet somewhere. I have to admit that I was a little hesitant at first...I had only known mangoes in the context of an Indian lassi and I was skeptical that the spice and chicken would meld well together with the mango. It ended up that I liked it, but wasn't in love with it. Now fast forward almost 3 years later and suddenly I was craving a memory of Mango Chicken. So I asked Ambre if she could scrounge up the recipe and I am so glad she did. I'm not sure if my taste buds have changed, or if it is just something you have to get used to (like boba...man, I miss that stuff). Brad enjoys this dish too, it has that sweet/spicy taste to it that he enjoys plus it's a little different than your average stir fry.

As always (or so it seems), we don't always have everything needed for a recipe. The hot pepper sauce that is referred to in the recipe I have always assumed it was the Asian Hot Pepper Sauce/Red Pepper oil or vinegar that you can find at more Chinese restaurants. You know, we make this about once a month or so, perhaps we should invest in the pepper sauce, but then again, if it ain't broke...So what I have done is threw in anywhere between 1/4 to 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes and maybe a splash of Tabasco Sauce. Also, I'm not a fan of ginger really (and to tell the truth, the root kind of scares me...it reminds me of that baby root thing in Pan's Labyrinth.) so I obviously omit that step and it still turns out just fine.

Chicken Mango Stir Fry

1 Mango
3 Tbsp Lime Juice
2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
1/2 tsp Hot Pepper Sauce
12 ounces Chicken
4 tsp minced fresh Ginger
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 medium Red Bell Pepper, diced
3 Green Onions, thinly sliced

• Peel and cut mango into cubes.
• Combine lime juice, soy sauce, and pepper sauce.

 

• Slice chicken crosswise into thin strips. Stir fry chicken about 4 minutes.
• Add Giner and garlic, stir fry for an additional 1 minute.
• Add lime mixture and bell peppers. Stir fry again.
• Add mango. Stir fry 1 to 2 minutes more.

 

• Stir in onions.