Best 7 Warm Shredded Chicken Salad With Mango Chile Salsa Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with our warm shredded chicken salad, a harmonious blend of bold flavors and vibrant textures. Succulent chicken, tenderly shredded and infused with a symphony of spices, takes center stage. This delectable dish is elevated by a medley of crisp vegetables, including crunchy celery, refreshing cucumber, and sweet red onion, adding a delightful crunch with every bite. The vibrant mango-chile salsa is the crowning glory, a tangy-sweet explosion that awakens your taste buds with its tropical allure and a hint of heat. Lime-cilantro dressing adds a refreshing citrusy touch, enhancing the overall flavor profile. This delightful salad is not only a feast for the senses but also a nourishing and versatile meal, perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a vibrant side dish. Vegetarian and vegan variations are also included, offering delicious alternatives for those with dietary preferences.

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MANGO SALAD WITH CHILI LIME CHICKEN



Mango Salad with Chili Lime Chicken image

This Mango Salad will have you craving salad! This Mango Salad is a healthy, refreshing, delightful, tropical explosion in every forkful! It's bursting with juicy, chili lime chicken, sweet mangos, juicy oranges, creamy avocados, crunchy bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and buttery cashews all doused in sweet and tangy Honey Lime Vinaigrette. It's a symphony of YUM you are going to want an encore of for lunch, dinner, entertaining and potlucks. This Mango Salad is easy to make and prep ahead friendly for a meal you can throw together in minutes when ready to serve. You can also customize the Mango Salad by using more or less of your favorite ingredients. Now prepare yourself for the Mango Salad of your dreams - your sweet, tangy, crunch, creamy, refreshing, paradisaical dreams.

Provided by Jen

Categories     Salad

Time 52m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 Recipe Chili Lime Chicken
1 large head romaine lettuce (rinsed, chopped)
4 cups baby spinach
2 mangos (chopped)
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/2 English cucumber (sliced, halved)
1 red or orange bell pepper (chopped)
4 clementine oranges (peeled segmented)
1 avocado (sliced or chopped)
1/3 cup diced red onion
1 cup raw cashews (toasted in a skillet)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Lime zest (zest of one lime)
2-3 tablespoons honey to taste ((3 for sweeter))
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp EACH garlic powder, salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare Chili Lime Chicken according to recipe directions (click "1 recipe chili lime chicken" in the ingredients to be taken to the recipe). While the chicken is resting, you can prep the vegetables and make the dressing.
  • Add Salad Dressing ingredients to a medium bowl or jar. Whisk to combine and refrigerate until ready to use. You may need more or less honey depending on how sweet your fruit is and personal "tangy" preference.
  • Add chopped romaine lettuce and baby spinach to a large salad bowl followed by all remaining salad ingredients. Top with sliced or chopped chicken.
  • You can either drizzle with dressing and toss OR if expecting leftovers, drizzle dressing over individual servings. Serve immediately.

SPICY CHICKEN SALAD WITH MANGO SALSA



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When I need a different weeknight meal, I pull out this salad recipe. To make it in record time, I use fully cooked chicken strips, jarred mango, bottled vinaigrette and packaged, shredded cheese.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups chopped peeled mangoes
1 medium red onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 packages (9 ounces each) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Dash salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 packages (8 ounces each) ready-to-serve European blend salad greens
1/3 cup oil and vinegar salad dressing
2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • For salsa, in a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; chill until serving. In a large skillet, saute the chicken, cumin, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne and salt in oil until heated through. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Toss greens with dressing; divide among seven serving plates. Top with chicken mixture, mango salsa and cheese. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN WITH MANGO SALSA



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In Hanover, Ontario, Denise Elder blends tangy tropical flavors for the fresh and sassy salsa that tops her tender chicken entree. You can grill the chicken, if you like.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup chopped peeled mango
1/2 cup chopped tomato
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped celery
1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the mango, tomato, cilantro, jalapeno, onion, celery, lime juice and zest. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. , Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WARM SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD WITH MANGO CHILE SALSA



Warm Shredded Chicken Salad with Mango Chile Salsa image

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Sauté     Low Fat     Mango     Hot Pepper     Summer     Watercress     Self

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp grated ginger
4 boneless chicken breasts (1 lb), cut into 1D2-inch strips
2 mangoes, diced
2 scallions, chopped
1 serrano pepper, minced
1 cup chopped cilantro
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp salt
5 tsp olive oil
6 cups watercress leaves

Steps:

  • For the marinade, combine soy sauce and cornstarch in a medium-size bowl. Stir until cornstarch is dissolved, then stir in sesame oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and ginger. Toss with chicken and let marinate 20 to 30 minutes. For the salsa, combine mangoes, scallions, serrano pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Let sit 20 to 30 minutes. For the salad, whisk together remaining 1 tbsp lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste, then toss dressing with watercress. To cook chicken, coat a large skillet with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. To assemble the plates, place 1/4 watercress salad on each plate, then mound 1/4 salsa in the center and arrange chicken strips on top.

MANGO CHILE CHICKEN



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon chile powder
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 20-ounce jar sliced mango, drained and finely sliced, some of the liquid reserved
1 bunch kale, thinly shredded
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
1 orange or red bell pepper, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Put the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and add the chile powder, lime zest, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and some salt and pepper. Seal the bag and shake to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the bag and let any excess marinade drip off. Grill the chicken breasts until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Keep warm.
  • Put the mango, kale, scallions, jalapeno and bell pepper in a large bowl. Whisk together the lime juice, chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons of the reserved mango liquid, the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Pour half of it over the salad and toss to coat. Add more if you like.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into slices and fan them out. Pile the salad on a plate and arrange the chicken on top. (Or you can leave the breast whole and pile the salad on top of the chicken.)

MANGO-LIME SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS



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I put a little spin on a family favorite. While this chicken filling is simmering I fry my corn tortillas until they are nice and crispy! If you like sweet and spicy together, this is a great dinner idea! Fill shells with chicken, lettuce, tomato, fresh cilantro, and your choice of hot sauce. Enjoy!

Provided by stephy.newhouse

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 large white onion, chopped
1 large Anaheim pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup chicken stock
1 (8 ounce) can peeled whole plum tomatoes
1 (5 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup diced mango
1 large lime, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon Pasilla chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
16 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Place chicken into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to a work surface to cool; shred.
  • Heat canola oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, Anaheim pepper, jalapeno pepper, and garlic until slightly softened and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Add shredded chicken, chicken stock, tomatoes, tomato sauce, mango, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, sea salt, black pepper, sugar, and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken filling is reduced, at least 45 minutes.
  • Fill corn tortillas with chicken filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 29.4 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 718.8 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

CHICKEN MANGO SALSA SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE LIME VINAIGRETTE



Chicken Mango Salsa Salad with Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette image

A delicious, colorful, sweet and spicy salad with diced chicken, a mango pico de gallo salsa, blue cheese, and cranberries in a wonderful chipotle lime vinaigrette. It's almost too pretty to eat...almost.

Provided by Occasional Cooker

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
½ onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped - or to taste
¼ cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1 lime, juiced
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground chipotle chile powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
1 cup broccoli coleslaw mix
1 cup diced cooked chicken
3 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
3 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
2 tablespoons diced yellow bell pepper
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Mix mango, tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and juice of 1 lime in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Whisk olive oil, 1/4 cup lime juice, sugar, chipotle chile powder, cumin, and garlic powder together in a bowl; set aside.
  • Toss spinach leaves, broccoli coleslaw mix, chicken, red, green, and yellow bell peppers, cranberries, and pecans together in a large bowl.
  • Spread mango salsa and blue cheese on top.
  • Drizzle lime dressing over salad and toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 13.8 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 109.9 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe mangoes. If mangoes are not in season, you can use frozen or canned mangoes, but be sure to thaw and drain them before using.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the chicken and vegetables by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely so that they are easy to eat.
  • If you want a spicier salsa, add more chili peppers. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • Serve the chicken salad immediately or chill it for later. It will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

This warm shredded chicken salad with mango-chile salsa is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is packed with protein, vegetables, and fruit, and the mango-chile salsa adds a delicious burst of flavor. Whether you serve it warm or chilled, this chicken salad is sure to be a hit!

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