Description

Elevate your meals with Mango Habanero Honey Garlic Sauce – a perfect harmony of sweetness, spice, and savory garlic that tantalizes the taste buds. This sauce is incredibly versatile, whether you’re gliding it over grilled chicken, using it as a dip for crispy appetizers, or drizzling it on roasted vegetables. With its easy preparation and bold flavor profile, this homemade condiment will quickly become a go-to favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ripe mangos (peeled & diced) or 1 ½ cups frozen mango (thawed & drained)
2–3 habanero peppers (stemmed & seeded)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
½ cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
½ cup water (adjust as needed for consistency)
1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and habaneros; sauté until fragrant for about 1–2 minutes.
Transfer sautéed mixture to a blender along with diced mango, honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and water. Blend until smooth.
Return the blended mixture to the saucepan and simmer on medium-low heat for 10–12 minutes while stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness or acidity as desired before cooling and storing in jars.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Sauce
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Tropical

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
Calories: 65
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: <1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Start with fewer habaneros if you prefer milder heat; you can always add more later. Ensure you use ripe mangos for optimal sweetness. Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 7–10 days or freeze portions for later use.