This Quinoa Crusted Chicken with Mango Chili Sauce consists of marinaded chicken thighs crusted with seasoned quinoa, and topped with a sweet and spicy mango and hot chili sauce.
Have you entered the #ChickenChallenge yet? Last month I shared with you details about the Great Canadian Chicken Challenge from the Chicken Farmers of Canada. By entering, you have a chance to win a trip for 4 to spend Canada Day in Ottawa. When I shared the contest with you, a number of you asked what I would enter. This Quinoa Crusted Chicken with Mango Chili Sauce is one of the many ideas I had bouncing around my head. You could also make a stew, chili, pizza, stir fry, stuffed chicken – the possibilities really are endless.

Quinoa Crusted Chicken with Mango Chili Sauce
This Quinoa Crusted Chicken with Mango Chili Sauce consists of marinaded chicken thighs crusted with seasoned quinoa, and topped with a sweet and spicy mango and hot chili sauce.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup gluten free, low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup ginger ale
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2/3 cup quinoa
- 1 1/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup rice flour
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- pinch ground black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 large mango, diced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
- sliced onion greens for garnish
Instructions
- Place the soy sauce, ginger ale, oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, cumin, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a large resealable bag. Seal and shake to combine. Add the chicken thighs, seal, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- In a small saucepan, bring the water and quinoa to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and transfer to a bowl to refrigerate until chilled. Once cooled, add the paprika, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F, and line a baking sheet that has sides with parchment paper.
- In a resealable bag, combine the rice flour, cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Seal the bag and shake it until evenly mixed. Open the bag and roll down the sides so that you can easily access the flour mixture. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and water.
- Line up the chicken, flour/cornstarch mixture, egg mixture, and quinoa mixture, beside your prepared baking pan.
- Working one at a time, coat the chicken in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture. Using other hand (keeping one hand for dry ingredients and the other for wet), coat the chicken with the egg mixture, and then coat with the quinoa mixture.
- Place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all of the chicken has been coated.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is done. Serve hot with the Mango Chili Sauce and garnish of sliced onion greens.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the Mango Chili Sauce. Place the diced mango, lime juice, and chili paste into a food processor and pulse until a few lumps remain. You can leave it chunkier if you wish.
Disclosure: I am participating in the Chicken Farmers of Canada campaign managed by SJ Consulting. I received compensation in exchange for my participation in this campaign. The opinions on this blog are my own.
Charlotte Moore says
This really looks good.
Cassidy @ Cassidy's Craveable Creations says
wow – this looks really yummy!!! I’m pinning it and putting it on my “must-make” list ๐ Thanks!!
-Cassidy
Lucy says
Hi Jeanine, I’m a not one to enter challenges, so I think I’ll leave the winnings to you!
I think these are lovely, making Maui Ribs tonight, so maybe tomorrow.
Hugs ๐
Robyn says
This is a dish I would love to see in my local grocery store. Wow, so yummy looking and healthy!
Linda Warren says
I am definitely trying this recipe. It looks out of this world! I love mango and anything to do with quinoa. Your blog is fantastic and will become one of my go-to places for gluten-free ideas. The 2CookinMamas would love to have you join our gluten free pinterest board too.
Evelyn says
I made this and it is SOO good! I had to adapt it due to food restrictions, so I didn’t marinate the chicken, but even without that step…delicious!! ๐