Pickled Mango Chicken

Sweet, tangy, and unapologetically Pinoy 🇵🇭✨ Meet our Pickled Mango Chicken—marinated in Pik-a-Pikel goodness, glazed to perfection. Taste heritage in every bite.

Prep Time: 15mins

Marination Time: 2 hours or overnight

Cook Time: 15mins

Servings: 2-3

Ingredients:

• Pik-A-Pikel Pickled Mango pickle juice

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp ground black pepper

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 500g skinless, boneless chicken thigh/breast

• 1 tsp olive oil, or as needed

• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

• Pinch paprika, or to taste

• 1 tsp Honey (optional)

• 1 tsp Butter (optional)

Procedure:

1. In a bowl or jar, whisk together pickle juice, sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic until sugar dissolves.

2. Submerge the chicken in the brine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for a deeper flavor

3. Remove chicken from brine, pat dry thoroughly. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika.

4. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes.

5. Strain remaining brine into the same pan. Add honey and butter (optional). Simmer until thick and glossy.

6. Return chicken to the pan, coat with glaze. Plate with mango slices and garnish. Serve warm.