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Tropical Chicken Salad with Mango Dressing

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A vibrant and refreshing salad combining grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy mango-lime dressing for a tropical flavor explosion.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 pound chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1.5 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Salt and pepper

  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce (2 heads, approx 470 grams)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (300 grams)
  • 1 large orange bell pepper (roughly chopped, approx 200 grams)
  • 1 cup diced mango (175 grams)
  • 0.5 cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
  • 1 large avocado, sliced (150 grams)
  • 0.33 cup coconut flakes

Oil for sautéing

  • 0.67 cup coconut flakes (for toasted flakes)
  • 0.67 cup lite coconut milk (2/3 cup, approx 160 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 0.25 teaspoon chipotle powder

Salt to taste

  • to taste salt

Instructions 

  • Marinate chicken with lime juice, oil, and spices overnight or at least 2 hours.
  • Grill chicken over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Rest and slice.
  • Blend coconut milk, mango, lime juice, chipotle, and salt until smooth for dressing.
  • Toast coconut flakes in a pan over medium-low heat until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Assemble salads with veggies, top with sliced chicken, toasted coconut, and drizzle with dressing.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate chicken longer and adjust salt to taste.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Tropical
Keyword: chicken, Mango, Salad