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Mango Chilli Chicken Tenders

These Mango Chilli Chicken Tenders are the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and crispy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, Middle eastern
Servings 2
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Tenders

  • 1 large chicken breast cut into strips
  • 3 tsp paprika
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 3 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 tsp chilli flakes
  • 2 tbsp vinegar

For the Coating

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp paprika
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 3 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 tsp chilli flakes
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp milk

For the Mango Chilli Sauce

  • Pulp of 2 ripe mangoes
  • 1 red hot chilli adjust to spice preference
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tsp hot sauce like Sriracha
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix chicken strips with vinegar, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chilli flakes.
  • Let marinate for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to soak in.
  • In one bowl, whisk eggs and milk.
  • In another, combine flour with all the spices (paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chilli flakes).
  • Dip each marinated chicken strip into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture.
  • Let the coated tenders rest for 5–10 minutes before frying for maximum crunch.
  • Heat oil in a deep pan.
  • Fry the chicken strips in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4–6 minutes.
  • Drain on a cooling rack or paper towel.
  • Blend the mango pulp and red chilli into a smooth mixture.
  • Pour into a pan, add salt, pepper, paprika, vinegar, hot sauce, and brown sugar.
  • Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky.
  • Coat the fried chicken tenders in the warm mango chilli sauce.
  • Serve hot with French fries and extra sauce on the side.
Keyword chicken tenders, mango habanero, sweet chilli