Mango Curry Chicken Freezer Meal Recipe
Hannah Stewart
The magic happens when the natural sweetness of ripe mangoes mingles with the aromatic spices of curry, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your taste buds.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 hours hrs
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
2-3 lbs chicken thighs Boneless/Skinless 1 large red onion sliced 1 red bell pepper chopped Mango Curry Sauce (Blend Together): 2 cups frozen mango or fresh mango 1 small onion 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tbsp raw honey 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp red pepper flakes 3 tbsp yellow curry paste 1/2 cup chicken broth or water 14.5 oz full-fat coconut
US Customary Metric
Freezer Directions: Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
Add sauce ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. (You may have to scrap sides once or twice).
Add all ingredients to the freezer bag.
Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker Directions: Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
Dump contents of the freezer bag into a slow cooker.
Cook on low 6-8 hours.
Shred the chicken directly in the pot with two forks and stir well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce.
Serve over rice and enjoy! Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley and mango if desired.
Instant Pot Directions
Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 1/2 cup water.
Set to High Pressure for 25 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release.
Shred the chicken directly in the pot with two forks and stir well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce.
Serve over rice and enjoy! Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley and mango if desired.
Make it Gluten-Free:
Ensure your broth is gluten-free.
Make it Dairy-Free:
This recipe is naturally dairy-free.
Garnish with fresh mango and fresh chopped parsley to make it pretty!
Use whatever rice you have on hand or your favorite type! I love basmati rice.
Calories: 776 kcal Carbohydrates: 64 g Protein: 22 g Fat: 51 g Saturated Fat: 42 g Cholesterol: 30 mg Sodium: 390 mg Potassium: 1047 mg Fiber: 10.9 g Sugar: 26.7 g Calcium: 80 mg Iron: 5 mg
Keyword Chicken Recipes, freezer meals, Mango Curry Chicken, Mango Curry Chicken Slow Cooker