This Mango Chicken Stuffed Peppers Recipe – a quick and easy Asian-inspired lunch or diner option. It takes no more than 20 minutes to prepare the filling, and during this time you will have time to lightly brown the pepper halves in the oven. Top with some of your favorite cheese for a chef’s special. With a combination of orange and fresh cilantro and garlic, this recipe transports you to tropical destinations and allows you to enjoy a savory combination anytime.
This Mango Chicken Stuffed Peppers recipe healthy and meal-prep friendly. I like to make a lot of these peppers because it is easy to store in the fridge and is easy to reheat. Bell peppers are the perfect vessel for creativity in the kitchen, and I haven’t found a way to make them isn’t delicious!
Stuffed Peppers Ingredients and Substitutions:
Chicken thighs – I prefer chicken thighs without the skin – they’re always juicy and flavorful, unlike chicken breasts, which can dry out.Any meat will work for this stuffed peppers easy recipe, but chicken and turkey will pair best with mango.
Mango – If you have fresh mango, great, use that, but frozen mango chunks will work well too.
Red onion and fresh garlic – Onions and garlic add flavor and aroma to fried chicken. Red onions have a less pungent smell and a milder taste. It can be replaced with shallots or even leeks. Fresh garlic can be substituted for dried, but fresh garlic produces a richer flavor when fried.
Cilantro – one of my favorite herbs is cilantro, I know there are people who don’t like it, I can’t imagine what can replace it, for me personally nothing. But if you don’t eat cilantro, try adding parsley instead!
Chinese Five spice powder – It is a traditional spice mixture used in Chinese cuisine to impart a distinctive aroma and flavour to dishes.You can buy it in a store or mix it yourself: Star anise – 1 teaspoon, cinnamon – 1 teaspoon, cloves – 1/2 teaspoon, fennel seeds – 1 teaspoon, Szechuan peppercorns – 1/2 teaspoon.
Orange – You will need orange juice and zest to enhance the tropical flavor of the filling. Zest the orange in the same way as the lemon, without touching the white layer under the orange peel.You can replace the orange with lime, it will also be very fresh.
Rice – I usually use boiled basmati rice, I really like its long fluffy grains, but you can use any other rice or even quinoa. What’s great about stuffed peppers is that you can often use up leftovers like quinoa or rice, salsa or beans, you can even add leftovers of finely chopped cabbage or cauliflower. And everything will be delicious.
Mozzarella cheese – I like to use fresh Mozzarella Cheese Galbani for this stuffed peppers chicken recipe, but sometimes I might add Cheddar cheese as well.
Colored bell peppers – Peppers can be any color, but about the same size. I buy different ones, because the finished dish turns out brighter and more colorful. You can s
How to cook Stuffed Peppers Oven:
1.Preheat oven to 400F(200C). You also can cook this stuffed peppers in air fryer. Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place pepper halves in a baking dish and drizzle with avocado oil. Bake for 20 min.
2.For the filling: cut the chicken legs into small pieces and fry in vegetable oil, add finely chopped onion, garlic, cook until the onion becomes transparent.
3.Add mango cubes, 5 spice Seasoning and ginger powder, lemon zest and juice. Cook for about 5 minutes. Season the mixture with salt and pepper and add the rice, cook for about 3 minutes.
4.Remove the pepper halves from the oven and load the filling. Sprinkle with shredded Mozzarella cheese and bake for another 10 minutes at 400F(200C) until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
5.Sprinkle the finished baked Stuffed peppers with finely chopped cilantro and hot pepper flakes, if desired.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb skinless and boneless chicken thighs
- 1/2 lb mango chunks (fresh or frozen)
- 7 oz red onion
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried ginger
- 1 tsp Chinese Five spice Seasoning
- 1/3 pcs orange juice and zest
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 2 chopped cilantro
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 2 lb colored bell peppers
- 1/2 cup boiled rice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F(200C). Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place pepper halves in a baking dish and drizzle with avocado oil. Bake for 20 min.
- For the filling: cut the chicken legs into small pieces and fry in vegetable oil, add finely chopped onion, garlic, cook until the onion becomes transparent.
- Add mango cubes, 5 spice Seasoning and ginger powder, lemon zest and juice. Cook for about 5 minutes. Season the mixture with salt and pepper and add the rice, cook for about 3 minutes.
- Remove the pepper halves from the oven and load the filling. Sprinkle with shredded Mozzarella cheese and bake for another 10 minutes at 400F(200C) until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Sprinkle the finished baked Stuffed peppers with finely chopped cilantro and hot pepper flakes, if desired.
Nutrition
What is 5 spice powder made of?
For Chinese 5 spice powder mix together grinded spices: Star anise – 1 teaspoon, cinnamon – 1 teaspoon, cloves – 1/2 teaspoon, fennel seeds – 1 teaspoon, Szechuan peppercorns – 1/2 teaspoon.
How to serve and reheat stuffed peppers?
These peppers pair perfectly with a side salad, or boiled quinoa . To reheat them, you can use the microwave, air fryer, or oven. Any method is perfect! This is probably the lowest-maintenance meal prep you will make.
What to serve stuffed peppers with
Stuffed peppers pair well with rice, quinoa, mashed potatoes, fresh salads, roasted vegetables, or crusty garlic bread for a complete meal.
