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Mango Chicken Salad

The dressing is a little sweet, a little spicy, and very delicious.

By Ree DrummondPublished: Sep 6, 2024
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grilled chicken salad with mango vinaigrette
Antonis Achilleos
Yields:
4 - 6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins

There's just something about mangoes that are so refreshing and summery to me. They're perfectly juicy and oh so delicious in both sweet and savory preparations. When I got a craving for a big chicken salad the other day I turned to the mangoes on my counter and said "You're coming with me!". There's not only sliced mangoes on top of this mango chicken salad, but they're blended right into the dressing too, making it a sweet and spicy mashup of delicious grilled chicken, creamy avocado, crisp greens and peppers, and of course the fresh mangoes. I think you'll love it as much as I do! You could pair it with a nice glass of iced tea or white wine for dinner, or go mango wild and mix up some of my mango margaritas to serve alongside.

What is in mango chicken salad?
My mango chicken salad consists of a bed of mixed greens topped with thinly sliced grilled chicken, onion, avocado, red peppers, and mango slices all tossed with a sweet and spicy mango dressing. I like to top it with peanuts for some extra crunch!

How long will the homemade mango dressing last?
You could make the homemade mango dressing a day ahead of time, but I wouldn't make it much earlier than that. You want all the flavors to be fresh and bright when you toss it with the salad.

How do you cut mangoes for mango chicken salad?

Mangoes can be a bit tricky to cut because they have a pit. The first thing you need to do is make a cut around the pit, then score the flesh (you can do cubes or thin slices when scoring), then carefully cut out the flesh from the pit with a paring knife or spoon. You can follow this handy dandy guide on how to cut a mango, too!

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Ingredients

  • 2

    large mangoes, 1 diced and 1 thinly sliced

  • 1

    garlic clove, minced

  • Juice of 2 limes 

  • 2 Tbsp.

    sweet chili sauce

  • 1 Tbsp.

    rice vinegar

  • 5 Tbsp.

    olive oil

  • 1 1/4

    teaspoons kosher salt

  • Black pepper, to taste

  • Red pepper flakes, to taste

  • 1 1/4 lb.

    thin boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1

    5-ounce container mixed greens

  • 1

    red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1/2

    small red onion, thinly sliced

  • 2

    sprigs mint, roughly chopped

  • 4

    sprigs cilantro, roughly chopped

  • 2

    sprigs basil, roughly chopped

  • 1/3

    cup roasted salted peanuts, chopped

Directions

    1. Step 1For the vinaigrette: Combine the diced mango, garlic, lime juice, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar and 4 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste. Add red pepper flakes to taste. 
    2. Step 2Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Toss the chicken with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with 1 teaspoon salt. Grill, covered, 6 to 8 minutes, then flip and grill, covered, until no longer pink in the middle, 6 to 7 more minutes. Let cool. 
    3. Step 3In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced mango, bell pepper, red onion and half of the chopped herbs. Add all but ¼ cup of the mango vinaigrette and toss to combine.
    4. Step 4Thinly slice the chicken. Top the salad with the chicken, avocado, remaining herbs and peanuts. Drizzle with the reserved mango vinaigrette. 
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