Papaya Mango Chicken Recipes

PAPAYA-MANGO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Peel mangoes and cut the flesh from the pits. Peel, halve and core papayas. Dice mango and papaya flesh into cubes. Peel garlic and squeeze through a press into a bowl. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, lime zest and vinegar. Combine with fruits, cover, and allow to marinate.
• Peel the potatoes and cut them into small pieces. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan and drizzle over the potatoes. Season the potato pieces with salt and cayenne pepper. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake on center rack in a preheated oven at 250°C (approximately 450°F) for about 20 minutes, turning once.
• Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and fry in a pan in the remaining oil until golden brown and cooked through, 4-5 minutes on each side. Arrange the potatoes and sliced ​​chicken on a platter with the marinated fruit.

PAPAYA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion, garlic and ginger and saute until the onion is softened, about 4 minutes. Add the cumin seeds, coriander, fenugreek seeds, and paprika and toast for 10 seconds and then add the chicken pieces and cook until it is nearly done, about 8 minutes. Add the yogurt and finish cooking the chicken, about 2 more minutes and then stir in the papaya chunks. Serve the chicken with rice or rotis.

GRILLED JERK CHICKEN WITH MANGO CILANTRO SALSA

Steps:

• Puree all the ingredients, except the chicken, in a food processor until almost smooth. Piece the chicken with a fork to make tiny holes. Place the chicken in a large shallow baking dish and rub the marinade into the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours, depending on how intense you want the flavor to be. Preheat grill. Grill chicken on each side for 5 to 6 minutes or until cooked through.
• For the mango cilantro relish:
• Combine the mangoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and orange juice in a bowl and gently mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

CHICKEN WITH PAPAYA BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• For the marinade: In a bowl, combine the papaya seeds, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, lemon zest, lemon juice, coconut cream, cilantro, and ginger, and mix thoroughly. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl, and toss to coat in the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator to marinate for a minimum of 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
• For the chicken: Heat and a grill over medium-high heat and lightly grease the grate with oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and lay the breasts on the hot grill. Discard the marinade. Baste each chicken breast with 2 tablespoons Papaya BBQ Sauce, and continue grilling, turning once and basting occasionally with the remaining sauce, until the meat is cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and garnish the chicken with the chopped Spiced Cashew Nuts and cilantro leaves, if using.
• Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat, and add in the onion. Cook, until the onions are translucent, stirring continuously to ensure the pieces do not brown. Sprinkle the sugar, scotch bonnet, lime zest, and lemon zest over the onions, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Pour in the lime juice, lemon juice, water and vinegar. Bring the ingredients to a boil. Add in the diced papaya, and adjust the seasonings with the salt, if desired. Bring the mixture to a boil again, reduce the heat, and allow the mixture to simmer for 15 minutes. Take the pan off the heat, and let the mixture cool slightly. Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender, and puree the sauce until smooth. Transfer the BBQ sauce to a bowl, and set aside.
• In a small frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Drop the cashews into the pan, and toast until golden brown. Remove the pan from the heat, then sprinkle over the paprika, and salt, and gently toss to coat.

GREEN PAPAYA SALAD AND LEMONGRASS CHICKEN

Steps:

• For the Papaya Salad:
• Mix all ingredients, toss with vinaigrette, chill and serve in 30 minutes
• For the Asian Vinaigrette:
• Whisk together all the ingredients, except the oil. Slowly whisk in the oil and place into the refrigerator until chilled.
• For the Lemongrass Chicken:
• Add all ingredients in re-sealable bag. Add the chicken and let marinate for 4 to 24 hours.
• Remove from marinade. Skewer chicken onto sugar cane skewers and place onto preheated grill. Grill on both sides until marked and cooked through. Place the skewers onto a serving platter and squeeze 1/2 lemon over the finished chicken. Garnish with chopped peanuts and scallions.
• Serve the salad alongside the chicken.

PAPAYA MANGO CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a large pot, except for the rum and the lemon juice.
• Bring to the boil, turn heat to medium, cook for approximately an hour, stirring often, until the mixture has reduced and thickened.
• Turn off the heat and stir in the rum and lemon juice.
• Transfer to clean warm jars and seal.

GEORGIE'S MANGO PAPAYA SALAD

Steps:

• Place half of the mango and half of the papaya into the container of a food processor or blender along with balsamic vinegar. Puree until smooth, and set aside.
• Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add almonds, and cook stirring constantly until lightly browned. Add brown sugar, and stir to coat. Remove from heat, and pour candied almonds onto a piece of waxed paper, separating any clumps. Set aside to cool.
• Just before serving, place romaine lettuce in a large serving bowl. Cube remaining mango and papaya halves, and toss gently with avocado and lettuce. Drizzle the pureed fruit over the salad and lightly salt. Sprinkle with candied almonds, and serve immediately.

MANGO PAPAYA SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix mango, papaya, red bell pepper, avocado, sweet onion, cilantro, and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving.