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Mango Cashew Shredded Chicken Curry

If you are familiar with incorporating tropical flavors in savory dishes, drinks, and desserts, I don’t need to convince you that they are simply heavenly! Tropical fruits like coconut and mango are included in many sweet and savory recipes to attain an adventurous flavor profile.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups of pre-cooked and shredded chicken (from rotisserie or leftovers)
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • ½ cup of cashews, toasted and roughly chopped
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp of freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tsp of curry powder
  • ½ tsp of ground turmeric
  • ½ tsp of ground cumin
  • ½ tsp of ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp of cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp of cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 can of coconut milk
  • 1 cup of chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp of cooking oil
  • Salt and pepper, as needed
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
  • Cooked rice or naan bread for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until it becomes soft and translucent.
  • Toss the minced garlic and freshly grated ginger into the skillet. Sauté for about a minute until their aromas are released.
  • Mix in the curry powder, ground turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Cook for an additional minute to lightly toast the spices and develop their flavors.
  • Pour the coconut milk and chicken or vegetable broth into the skillet, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  • Introduce the shredded chicken into the skillet, stirring it to combine with the curry sauce. Allow the mixture to simmer for around 5-7 minutes, letting the flavors meld.
  • Gently fold in the diced mango and chopped cashews. Allow the curry to simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the mango is heated through.
  • Taste the curry and season with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
  • Serve the Mango Cashew Shredded Chicken Curry over cooked rice or with naan bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for a pop of color and freshness.

Notes

Nutritional Info:
Protein: 25-30 grams | Carbohydrates: 30-35 grams | Dietary Fiber: 4-5 grams | Sugars:15-20 grams (mainly from mango) | Fat:25-30 grams | Saturated Fat:10-12 grams (mainly from coconut milk and cashews) | Cholesterol: 60-80 mg | Sodium: 600-700 mg  | Potassium: 400-500 mg (from ingredients like mango, cashews, and coconut milk)