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Chicken Thighs in Spicy Mango Habanero Sauce with Sweet Potato Fries

Fiery 45-Min Chicken Thighs in Spicy Mango Habanero Sauce Recipe


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a spicy mango habanero sauce, served with crispy sweet potato fries.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 cup mango habanero sauce
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into fries
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss sweet potato fries with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Spread fries on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway.
  4. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes per side.
  6. Brush mango habanero sauce over chicken thighs and cook for 2 more minutes.
  7. Serve chicken with sweet potato fries.

Notes

  • Adjust habanero sauce for desired spice level.
  • For crispier fries, soak sweet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking, Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: chicken thighs, mango habanero sauce, sweet potato fries, spicy, easy dinner