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Crisp Summer Salad with Mango-Glazed Chicken

This Crisp Summer Salad with Mango-Glazed Chicken brings the tropical flavors to your table. Laced with juicy cucumbers, crunchy bell pepper, creamy avocado, and a mouthwatering homemade mango-cilantro dressing, this salad is a perfect fit for any summertime lunch or dinner.
5
56 min
TOTAL TIME
389
CALORIES
$2.45
PER SERVING
Crisp Summer Salad with Mango-Glazed Chicken
Directions
DRESSING AND MARINADE
40 min
PREP TIME
16 min
COOK TIME
56 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a blender, combine the ripe mango, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, rice vinegar, light soy sauce, honey, and minced jalapeno. Blend until it creates a smooth mixture.
2
Use half of this mixture as a marinade for the chicken thighs, ensuring they are evenly covered. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
FINISH WITH
3
Preheat your skillet over medium heat with olive oil.
4
Season the marinated chicken thighs with sea salt and black pepper, and place them in the skillet.
5
Cook the chicken for about 7-8 minutes on each side, until they are fully cooked and have a nice golden color.
6
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
7
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, diced cucumbers, sliced red bell pepper, and cubed avocado.
8
Add the sliced chicken strips to the salad.
9
Pour the remaining mango-cilantro mixture over the salad as dressing and toss lightly to combine.
10
Finish off with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a sprinkling of fresh cilantro.
11
Serve immediately to ensure the salad stays crisp and fresh.
Health Info
Macros
26g
CARBS
17g
FAT
34g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
MEDITERRANEAN
Contains these allergens
SOYBEANS
WHEAT
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