Fried Chicken with Mango Sauce
Crispy fried chicken on the outside and juicy on the inside, with a mango sauce that is slightly sweet, acidic, and spicy, inspired by Indonesian cuisine.
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This recipe was adapted from content found on @leticia.michouu. Ingredients and instructions were restructured into a standardized format. The original recipe belongs to its author.
Mango and Spice Paste
Ingredients
- 1 unitMango
- 1 unitOnion
- 1 pieceGinger
- 3 clovesGarlic
- 1 stalkLemongrass
- 1 unitChili pepper
Directions
- 1
In a food processor, add the chopped mango, onion, ginger, garlic, lemongrass, and chili pepper.
- 2
Blend everything very well until a homogeneous paste forms. Divide this mixture into two equal parts.
Chicken Marinade
Ingredients
- 4 piecesChicken
- 1 teaspoonGround cumin
- 1 teaspoonGround coriander
- 1 teaspoonTurmeric
- 1 pinchChili
- a gostoSalt
Directions
- 1
In a large bowl, place the chicken pieces. Add one of the halves of the mango and spice paste.
- 2
Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, chili, and salt.
- 3
Mix everything very well with your hands, ensuring the chicken is completely covered by the marinade.
- 4
Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours to absorb all the flavors.
240 min
Sweet and Sour Mango Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoonsSugar
- 2 tablespoonsVinegar
- 100 mlWater
- 1 teaspoonLemon zest
Directions
- 1
In a small saucepan, add the other half of the mango and spice paste.
- 2
Add the sugar, vinegar, and water. Bring to medium heat and let it reduce, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reaches a consistency that is neither too thick nor too liquid.
- 3
Finish the sauce by adding the lemon zest and mix well.
Breading and Frying
Ingredients
- 118.29 mlCornstarch
- 118.29 mlTapioca starch
- 1 literFrying oil
Directions
- 1
In a bowl, mix the cornstarch and the tapioca starch.
- 2
Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade (no need to remove the excess) and coat them directly in the starch mixture, ensuring they form an irregular crust.
- 3
Heat the oil in a deep pan to a medium-high temperature (not too hot so it doesn't burn on the outside and stay raw on the inside).
- 4
Fry the chicken pieces in hot oil until they are golden, crispy, and fully cooked on the inside. Remove and drain on paper towels.
15 min
Finishing
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
In a large bowl, place the fried chicken while it is still hot.
- 2
Drizzle the prepared sweet and sour mango sauce over the chicken.
- 3
Mix well so that all chicken pieces are coated in the sauce, making it irresistible.
- 4
Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious and surprising recipe!
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