Basil Chicken Spirals With Mango Salsa Recipes

BASIL CHICKEN SPIRALS WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a small bowl, combine the basil, cilantro, oil and 1 teaspoon garlic; spread over chicken. Roll up each from a short side and secure with toothpicks. Place seam side down in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Combine the teriyaki sauce, ginger and remaining garlic; pour over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks., Meanwhile, combine the salsa ingredients. Cut chicken into slices; serve with salsa.

MIRACLE MANGO SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
• Sprinkle the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides. Add 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and sear the chicken thighs until browned well, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a plate.
• Add the rice, 1 1/2 cups water and 1 cup of the mango salsa. Stir and bring to a boil. Add the chicken back to the top of the rice, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the chicken and rice are cooked through, 17 to 20 minutes.
• Serve up a pile of rice, topped with the chicken and garnished with additional mango salsa.

MAMBO CHICKEN WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken thoroughly under cold running water. Pat dry with a paper towel. In an oven-proof baking dish combine the remaining ingredients. Add the chicken and turn several times to mix the ingredients.
• Cover with aluminum foil and marinate for 2 to 4 hours in refrigerator.
• Combine all the salsa ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly with a fork. Reserve.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Transfer covered baking dish to oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked throughout.
• To serve, spoon a generous serving of salsa onto plate and top with 2 thighs.

MANGO SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• TO MAKE SALSA: In a small bowl, combine the mango, onion, cilantro, green bell pepper and red chile pepper. Put aside until serving time.
• Lightly pound the chicken breasts with a mallet to flatten. Beat the egg and milk together. Then coat them in the egg/milk mixture then the breadcrumbs. Chill for 1/2 hour.
• Saute the chicken in olive oil until cooked through and juices run clear. Drain and serve with the mango salsa. Garnish with cilantro leaves.

SPICY MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the mangoes, peaches or nectarines, garlic, ginger and basil or cilantro.
• Add the chilies and lime juice to taste; mix well. Allow to chill 2 hours before serving.

CHICKEN MANGO BASIL STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the broth, soy sauce, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, vinegar, red pepper flakes and sugar until smooth. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and remaining 3 teaspoons cornstarch.
• In a large 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat until hot and rippling. Add the chicken, breaking up any clumps, and cook until it is golden brown on all sides and just barely cooked through (it will cook a few minutes longer later in the recipe). Scrape the chicken onto a plate, keeping as much liquid in the skillet as possible.
• Add the garlic, bell pepper, and onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet over medium heat. Whisk the sauce quickly before pouring it into the skillet. Add the mango (or pineapple). Cook, stirring constantly, while the sauce simmers and thickens, 1-2 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
• Sprinkle with basil and serve over rice.

BASIL CHICKEN WITH COCONUT-MANGO SAUCE

Steps:

• Slice each chicken breast lengthwise into 3 or 4 thick strips. Lightly oil a large wide saucepan and set over medium heat. When hot, add chicken. Stir often until chicken loses its pink color, 4 to 5 minutes. Meanwhile, place onion on a cutting board, cut side down, then thinly slice. Peel mango. Slice fruit from stone in large pieces then cut into thick bite size strips.
• When chicken is no longer pink, remove to a large plate. Pour coconut milk into pan. Pour coconut milk into pan. Increase heat to medium-high. Add onion, dried basil, cumin, chili flakes and salt. Boil, uncovered and stirring often, until sauce is reduced by half, about 4 to 5 minutes. Return chicken and any juices to pan. Reduce heat to medium.
• Add mango and stir often, uncovered, until chicken is springy when pressed, 6 to 8 minute Slice lime in half and cut one half into 6 think wedges. Coarsely chop basil. When chicken is cooked, squeeze juice from half of lime over top. Sprinkle with fresh basil. I found this recipe is great with rice noodles and snow peas. Serve with lime wedges.