Description
Spicy mango habanero chicken thighs served with sweet potato fries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 2 ripe mangoes, pureed
- 2 habanero peppers, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into fries
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix mango puree, habanero peppers, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt to create a marinade.
- Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and let them rest for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, toss sweet potato fries with cornstarch, cayenne pepper, salt, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Spread the sweet potato fries on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until crispy.
- Place the marinated chicken thighs on a separate baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes until cooked through and skin is crispy.
- Once done, drizzle chicken with lemon juice before serving.
- Serve chicken thighs alongside sweet potato fries.
Notes
- Adjust the number of habanero peppers based on heat preference.
- For a smoky flavor, consider grilling the chicken thighs.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh and a serving of fries
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: spicy mango habanero chicken thighs, sweet potato fries, fusion recipe