Description
Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad with Mango Avocado Salsa is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This salad features juicy, marinated grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, and a delightful mango avocado salsa that bursts with flavor. The zesty lime and aromatic cilantro elevate each bite, making it an ideal choice for light lunches or dinners. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this dish not only offers exceptional taste but is also healthy and customizable to your liking. Perfect for gatherings or as a nutritious meal prep option, you’ll love how easy it is to whip up this colorful salad.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thigh fillets
- 5 cups romaine (Cos) lettuce leaves, washed and dried
- 1 red bell pepper (capsicum), deseeded and sliced
- 1 large mango, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 green onion (shallot), thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ cup fresh chopped cilantro (coriander)
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1¼ teaspoons salt
- Extra cilantro leaves, for garnish
- Red chili flakes, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chopped cilantro, garlic, honey, brown sugar, cumin, and salt to create the marinade. Reserve some for dressing.
- Marinate chicken in one-third of the mixture for at least 15 minutes.
- Grill marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Cook sliced red bell pepper in the skillet until tender.
- In a bowl, mix diced mango, avocado, green onion, and reserved dressing to make the salsa.
- Slice the grilled chicken and assemble the salad by layering romaine leaves, peppers, salsa, and chicken on a platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg