Best 3 Tropical Blackened Chicken Salad Recipes
**Bring a burst of tropical flavors to your table with our tantalizing Tropical Blackened Chicken Salad recipe collection! Embark on a culinary journey with three distinctive salad variations, each offering a unique blend of zesty ingredients.**
1. **Tropical Blackened Chicken Salad with Mango Salsa:** Experience a harmony of flavors in this refreshing salad, where succulent blackened chicken meets a vibrant mango salsa. Sweet mangoes, tangy red onions, and a hint of cilantro create a delightful topping that complements the smoky chicken perfectly.
2. **Tropical Blackened Chicken Salad with Coconut Dressing:** Indulge in the richness of coconut in this creamy and flavorful salad. A luscious coconut dressing, made with coconut milk, lime juice, and a touch of honey, adds a tropical twist to the blackened chicken. Toasted coconut flakes provide an extra layer of texture and nutty flavor.
3. **Tropical Blackened Chicken Salad with Pineapple-Avocado Salsa:** Escape to paradise with this salad's vibrant pineapple-avocado salsa. Juicy pineapple, creamy avocado, and a hint of jalapeño create a salsa that bursts with tropical sweetness and a subtle kick. The blackened chicken, dressed with a light vinaigrette, harmonizes perfectly with the salsa's refreshing flavors.
TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD
Over the years my husband and I have moved to different areas, and I've collected recipes from all over the United States. This flavorful salad recipe comes from New York. I've served it for luncheons for many years, and it's one of my husband's very favorites. -Linda Wheatley, Garland, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place chicken and celery in a large bowl. Combine mayonnaise and curry powder; add to chicken mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes. , Before serving, add the pineapple, bananas, oranges and coconut; toss gently. Serve on salad greens if desired. Sprinkle with nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 610 calories, Fat 45g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
BLACKENED CHICKEN SALAD
Chuck Hughes' crispy blackened chicken salad, drizzled with French vinaigrette, is bursting with flavour!
Provided by Chuck Hughes
Time 5h35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- For the blackened chicken: Combine all the spices with the garlic and oil in a bowl. Evenly rub the chicken pieces with the spice mixture. Place in a large re-sealable plastic bag or a bowl covered in plastic wrap. Keep in the refrigerator for 1 hour or up to overnight for a more intense flavor.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a cast-iron skillet heat over high heat, add enough vegetable oil to coat the whole bottom of the pan. The pan will be ready when it starts to gently smoke. First place the chicken drumsticks in the skillet (they take the longest to cook) and blacken all sides, about 5 minutes. Add the rest of the chicken pieces and continue in the same manner for another 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and place the skillet in the oven for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, set aside and keep warm.
- For the French vinaigrette: Add the tomato soup, ketchup, vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, mustard seeds, shallot, garlic and lemon juice to a blender and puree all the ingredients together. Slowly add the oil until it emulsifies and becomes thick and creamy. Season with salt and pepper and blend again. (Add a little bit of water if the vinaigrette is too thick.) Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator. The vinaigrette can be made ahead and will be good for up to 1 week.
- For the salad: In a bowl, mix together the romaine lettuce with the red onions, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the chicken thighs from the skillet, slice lengthwise and toss into the salad. Mix well and set aside.
- In another bowl, mix together the radishes, herbs and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- To serve: Dress the plates with the romaine and chicken thigh salad mix. Top each plate with a blackened chicken drumstick and garnish with the radish salad. Drizzle with the French vinaigrette and serve.
BLACKENED CHICKEN SALAD
"I'm always in need of quick recipes," says Tanya Brady from Montague, Michigan. "I like to serve this healthy salad with garlic cheese bread and peanut butter cookies for dessert." TIP: Tanya stirs up a big batch of the seasoning rub and keeps it on hand, so she can start this salad in no time.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine the seasonings; rub over chicken. Broil or grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. , On a serving platter or individual plates, arrange the salad greens, tomatoes and red pepper. Slice chicken; place over salad. Top with croutons and dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 1031mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful mangoes. The best mangoes for this salad are ripe but still firm, with a deep yellow or orange color. Avoid mangoes that are green or have brown spots.
- Blacken the chicken properly. To get the best flavor, blacken the chicken over high heat until it is charred on the outside and cooked through on the inside. You can do this in a grill pan, cast iron skillet, or even on a regular frying pan.
- Make your own blackening seasoning. If you don't have a pre-made blackening seasoning, you can easily make your own. Combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
- Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley add a lot of flavor to this salad. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use less, as they are more concentrated.
- Serve immediately. This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The chicken will get tough if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
This tropical blackened chicken salad is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. The combination of sweet mangoes, savory blackened chicken, and crunchy vegetables is sure to please everyone at your table.
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