Chicken Mango Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring tender chicken, sweet ripe mango, and crisp greens tossed in a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
- •2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450g)
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •1/2 tsp salt
- •1/4 tsp black pepper
- •5 oz (140g) mixed salad greens or baby spinach
- •2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and diced
- •1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- •1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- •1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- •1/4 cup unsalted cashews or pecans, roughly chopped
- •3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- •2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- •1 tbsp honey
- •1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- 2
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- 3
Remove the chicken from the skillet, let it rest for 5 minutes, and then slice it into thin strips.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt to create the dressing.
- 5
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, diced mangoes, sliced red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- 6
Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad mixture.
- 7
Drizzle the lime dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.
- 8
Garnish with chopped cashews or pecans and toss gently to combine.
💡 Chef tips
- For a shortcut, you can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead of cooking raw chicken breasts.
- If you are making this ahead of time, keep the dressing separate and add the mangoes just before serving to prevent them from becoming soggy.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup and cashews with toasted almonds based on your preference.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished salad should look vibrant and colorful with a fragrant citrus aroma, offering a delicious balance of sweet, juicy mango, savory tender chicken, and a tangy lime crunch.