Description
Chili Mango Peanut Chicken Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish combining sweet mango, spicy chili, and crunchy peanuts. Perfect for summer gatherings or picnics, this salad’s delightful mix of textures and tastes will leave everyone wanting more. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, it’s versatile enough to serve as a main course or side dish. Enjoy the joy of sharing this irresistible recipe with friends and family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ cup roasted unsalted peanuts
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- While chicken cooks, chop mango, red bell pepper, cucumber, and cilantro into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, chili paste, honey, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Once chicken cools slightly, slice it into strips. In a large bowl, combine chicken with the chopped veggies and peanuts; drizzle dressing over everything.
- Toss gently until well-coated in dressing. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg