One Pan Honey Garlic Chicken with Mango

Name: One Pan Honey Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 6-7 chicken thighs (bone in, skin on (2 lb | 906 g)); ½ teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 large mango (peeled and sliced); ½ cup honey (4.22 fluid oz | 125 ml); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon red chili flakes

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Our One Pan Honey Garlic Chicken with mango is a quick delicious meal your whole family will devour. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal preparation, you can have this family favorite on the table in less than 30 minutes.

We have all these ingredients on hand at all times with the exception of mango, which you can find in grocery stores everywhere.

We love mango in tropical coconut oatmeal and this Mango Slaw Recipe (so good on tacos!) so we buy them a lot, especially when they’re on sale. The mango adds a lot of flavor to this easy recipe.

Why You’ll Love this One Pan Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Making this one pan meal is a breeze. You’re simply searing the chicken and adding the sauce and mango. What could be easier?

The cook time for this entire meal is less than 20 minutes. You could even make a quick dessert like these Butterfinger Brownies, or you could just put your feet up for a bit. You deserve it!

You can also customize this meal by adding veggies. We love it with this simple homemade egg fried rice. See the additions and substitutions section for more ideas.

You’re also going to love how easy the clean up is when making this one-pan meal.

Ingredients

Chicken thighs – the little bit of fat in dark meat really adds to the flavor in this dish.
Garlic – because it goes in almost every entree we make!
Mango – pairs perfectly with the sauce and chicken.
Honey – cuts the savory flavors with a little sweetness.
Soy sauce – for the perfect Asian flavor.
Chili flakes – add the perfect amount of heat.

Scroll down to the recipe card to see the list of ingredients and full recipe instructions.

How to Make One Pan Honey Garlic Chicken

Step 1: Season chicken with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2: Heat a nonstick skillet on medium-high heat with olive oil.

Step 3: Sear chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes on each side. Make sure the chicken is cooked though and golden brown. Bone-in chicken thighs take a long time to cook but juicy chicken thighs are worth the wait!

Be careful with the hot oil. Once chicken is cooked to the internal temperature of 165 degrees F using an instant-read thermometer, switch the heat to medium low.

Step 4: To make the sweet honey garlic sauce, combine honey, soy sauce and chili flakes in a small bowl.

Step 5: Pour on the chicken and stir until combined.

Step 6: Add mango and garlic around the chicken thighs. Cook for about two minutes.

Step 7: Remove, garnish with cilantro and serve.

Chicken and mango slices in a pan with cilantro.

Additions and Substitutions

We like bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs to make honey garlic chicken thighs, but you can certainly use skinless, boneless chicken thighs or even skinless chicken breast if you prefer.

Next time you make this, try adding your favorite veggie like broccoli, green beans, snow peas, or even baby potatoes to this chicken dinner will switch it up so it’s not even the same meal but is still super easy to make.

You might want to roast the potatoes in the oven first and get them crisp. I’d also add the broccoli during the last few minutes so it’s tender crisp, just giving the chicken and vegetables time to absorb the flavor of the sauce.

Cauliflower rice is a good low carb option but be sure not to overcook it. Sprinkling green onion on top of the chicken would add nice flavor, too.

If you want to add a bit more sweetness, a sprinkle of brown sugar will do the trick. Be careful not to overdo it.

Chicken and mango with rice in a white bowl.

Serve this one-pan honey garlic chicken with white or brown rice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I marinate the chicken first?

If you have time, season the chicken with salt and pepper and leave it in the fridge overnight. Let it come to room temperature while you’re getting the rest of the ingredients together.

How long does this Honey Garlic Chicken Keep?

Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to five days. It’s best to reheat in the microwave until heated through to keep the chicken moist.

Can I freeze the leftovers?

Allow the leftovers to cool down and freeze them in an airtight container for up to one month. Reheat in the microwave until heated through.

Top Tips

Don’t be tempted to turn the chicken too early. That golden brown skin adds so much flavor!

Let the chicken come to room temperature before cooking and your chances of it cooking perfectly improve greatly.

Chicken and mango slices in a pan with sauce.

Never cook your chicken past that 165º mark. Keep a meat thermometer handy so you can easily check the temperature. Remove from the pan right away as it will keep cooking in a hot pan.

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