AIP Friendly Maple-Mango Chicken Bites
These golden, saucy chicken bites are the kind of dish that makes you forget you're eating anything other than pure comfort food. Juicy chicken thighs get seared in coconut oil until deeply golden, then coated in a blended glaze of fresh mango, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, garlic, and ginger — it's bright, sticky, and layered with warmth from turmeric. The autoimmune protocol can make saucy, flavor-forward recipes feel out of reach, but every single ingredient here clears the bar without any workarounds or substitutions needed. Coconut aminos steps in where soy sauce would normally go, delivering that savory depth without the problematic ingredients, and the mango does the heavy lifting to create a glaze that clings and caramelizes beautifully. The whole thing comes together in one skillet, making cleanup as easy as the cooking itself. Finished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, it's vibrant enough to serve to guests who have no dietary restrictions at all — they'll never know the difference. This one makes four servings and is the kind of recipe you'll want on permanent rotation.
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4 servings
For the chicken
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For the glaze
- 1 cup fresh mango, diced (about 1 medium mango)
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined maple syrup are accepted on the protocol; the ~2 1/4 teaspoons per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid pure maple syrup, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken pieces with the salt, turmeric, and ground ginger until evenly coated.
- 2
Add the diced mango, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and turmeric to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Set the glaze aside.
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