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    Chicken Mango Salad Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Sometimes, classic recipes are the most fun to modify: you get the familiarity of a favorite lunch, with just one or two little pleasant surprises to help you appreciate the dish even more.

    It’s a way to rediscover what you’ve always loved about a traditional recipe and maybe even to get some modification ideas of your own.

    Mango Chicken Salad

    That’s what this recipe does for chicken salad. It keeps everything that makes the chicken salad so delicious – the triple whammy of creamy, crunchy, and sweet – but in a fruity, tropical variation using mango instead of the more traditional grapes or apples.

    Instead of relying on the fruit to add that crunch, here, you’ll toss in some sweet bell peppers and celery, with slivers of red onions to balance the sweetness. The lime juice brightens it all up, and just a dash of chili powder tops everything off with a hint of spice.

    The salad is easy to cook, starting with raw chicken breasts, but if you already have some pre-cooked, you can just sprinkle on a bit of the chili powder and go; no need to turn on the oven at all.

    Since it’s designed to be enjoyed cold, this would be a great lunchbox option, or as the days get longer and the sun starts to peek out again, it would make a perfect treat to save for your first picnic of the year!

    Mango Chicken Salad Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 15 min COOK: 8 min

    Ingredients

    • ½ lb. chicken breast;
    • ¼ cup bell pepper, chopped;
    • ¼ cup red onions, minced;
    • 1 tsp. chili powder
    • 1 mango, diced;
    • 1 cup celery, chopped;
    • â…“ cup homemade mayonnaise;
    • Juice of ½ lime;
    • 1 tbsp. minced garlic;
    • Fresh cilantro; (optional)
    • Cooking fat;
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste;
    Mango Chicken Salad Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Melt some cooking fat in a skillet placed over medium-high heat.
    2. Season the chicken with chili powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
    3. Cook the chicken breast in the warm skillet until it's browned and cooked through (about 5 minutes per side). Take it out of the pan and let it cool down; then cut it into cubes.
    4. In a large bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients and mix well.
    5. Season to taste and refrigerate for 1 or 2 hours before serving.
    6. Garnish with fresh cilantro to serve.

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    Mango Chicken Salad Recipe

    Mango Chicken Salad Recipe

    Explore a variation on the chicken salad theme with this fresh new twist featuring mango, lime, and just a hint of spice.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Total Time 23 minutes mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 242 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ lb. chicken breast
    • ¼ cup bell pepper chopped
    • ¼ cup red onions minced
    • 1 tsp. chili powder
    • 1 mango diced
    • 1 cup celery chopped
    • â…“ cup homemade mayonnaise
    • Juice of ½ lime
    • 1 tbsp. minced garlic
    • Fresh cilantro optional
    • Cooking fat
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Melt some cooking fat in a skillet placed over medium-high heat.
      Cooking fat
    • Season the chicken with chili powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
      ½ lb. chicken breast, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, 1 tsp. chili powder
    • Cook the chicken breast in the warm skillet until it’s browned and cooked through (about 5 minutes per side). Take it out of the pan and let it cool down then cut it into cubes.
    • In a large bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients and mix well.
      ¼ cup bell pepper, ¼ cup red onions, 1 mango, 1 cup celery, ⅓ cup homemade mayonnaise, Juice of ½ lime, 1 tbsp. minced garlic
    • Season to taste and refrigerate for 1 or 2 hours before serving.
      Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • Garnish with fresh cilantro to serve.
      Fresh cilantro

    Nutrition

    Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 13gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 227mgPotassium: 439mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1360IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword chicken, mango, salad
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    Filed Under: Paleo Chicken and Poultry Recipes, Paleo Recipes, Paleo Salad Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast cook, cooking: fast prep, cooking: stovetop, diet: dairy-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, good for leftovers, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Kid-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes, Paleo Lunch Recipes

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