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Grilled Curry Chicken Bites Appetizer with Mango Basil Sauce

Published: Feb 13, 2021 · Modified: Dec 1, 2022 by Nicole B.

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1 hour 10 minutes

These marinated and grilled curry chicken bites make an easy and delicious appetizer. The curry flavor works great with the fresh mango basil sauce that’s flavored with honey, lime and red pepper flakes.

For another great recipe that pairs the flavor of curry powder with fruit also check out this Thai curry with pineapple!

Curry chicken bites with dipping sauce on a plate.
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  • What’s in curried chicken bites?
  • What’s in mango basil sauce?
  • How to make it:
  • How to serve the chicken bites:
  • How to store leftovers:
  • More delicious curry chicken dishes:
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What’s in curried chicken bites?

In this recipe, boneless, skinless chicken breast chunks are marinated in a mix of oil, garlic, curry powder and salt. (You can use mild or medium yellow curry powder, depending on how spicy you like the chicken.)

For more delicious spiced chicken marinades, also try this cajun chicken marinade and this Mexican chicken marinade!

Curry chicken bite ingredients on a kitchen counter.
You need chicken breast, salt, curry powder, oil and garlic to make the grilled chicken bites.

What’s in mango basil sauce?

The main ingredients in the mango basil dipping sauce are chopped fresh basil and diced mango. (You can use either fresh mango or thawed frozen mango chunks.) To loosen the sauce you need a little bit of mild olive oil. Honey, lime zest, salt and crushed red pepper flakes add flavor and a bit of spiciness.

Mango basil sauce ingredients on a kitchen counter.
You need lime zest, honey, olive oil, mango, basil, salt and red pepper flakes to make the sauce.

How to make it:

See full ingredients & instructions in the recipe card below!

Step 1. Stir or whisk together marinade ingredients.

Curry chicken marinade being stirred in a bowl.

Step 2. Transfer chicken and marinade into a plastic bag, seal and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Grill the chicken bites.

Chicken with curry marinade in a plastic bag.

Step 3. Whisk together honey, olive oil, salt and red pepper flakes.

Sauce being whisked in a bowl.

Step 4. Stir in mango, basil and lime zest.

Basil mango sauce being stirred in a bowl.

How to serve the chicken bites:

Serve the chicken bites hot and the sauce at room temperature.

How to store leftovers:

Transfer any leftover chicken and sauce into separate airtight containers and store in the fridge. Reheat the chicken under the broiler and let the sauce come back up to room temperature to serve.

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  • Indian chicken curry in a bowl with naan and cilantro.
    Slow Cooker Indian Chicken Curry with Chicken Thighs
    Cook Time3 Hours 40 Minutes

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Curry chicken bites with dipping sauce on a plate.

Grilled Curry Chicken Bites Appetizer with Mango Basil Sauce

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These grilled curry chicken bites with spicy mango basil sauce make a flavorful and exciting appetizer.
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Cook Time 10 mins
Marinating Time: 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Indian
Servings 4
Calories (estimated) 321 kcal

Equipment:

  • measuring cups and spoons
  • knife and cutting board
  • garlic press (optional)
  • citrus zester
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • rubber spatula
  • resealable plastic bag

Ingredients:
  

For the chicken:

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced or pressed through a garlic press
  • 2 teaspoons yellow curry powder (mild or medium, depending on how spicy you like it)
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes

For the sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon honey
  • 3 tablespoons mild olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
  • ½ cup diced mango* (4 ½ ounces)
  • ½ teaspoon lime zest (~half a lime)

Instructions:
 

For the chicken:

  • Whisk oil, garlic, curry powder and salt together in a bowl.
  • Add chicken and stir around until well coated. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • Grill the chicken.

For the sauce:

  • Whisk together honey, olive oil, salt and red pepper flakes until well combined.
  • Stir in basil, mango and lime zest.
  • Serve the sauce at room temperature.

Notes:

*You can use fresh or frozen and thawed mango.

Nutrition Information (Estimated):

Calories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 10.4gProtein: 24.6gFat: 20.1gSaturated Fat: 3.4gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 133mgPotassium: 491mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 8.6gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition values provided on this website are generated from a nutrition database and are estimates only. The accuracy of the nutrition information for any recipe on this website is not guaranteed. Nutrition values can vary quite a lot depending on which brands are used.

Keywords: curry chicken appetizer, curry chicken bites, grilled curry chicken bites appetizer

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