Mango Sauced Chicken Salad
- Preparing Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Served Person: 4
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 -- chipotle mango bbq sauce --
- note: makes 2c and you need 1/2c for the recipe
- 1.5 cups mango peeled, pitted and rough chopped
- 0.75 cup cilantro fresh, loose packed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons chipotles canned in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and pressed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 -- chicken salad --
- 2 cup chicken cooked and chopped
- 0.5 cup bell pepper i chose orange but the color is yours to select
- 0.25 cup cranberries dried
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon tarragon
- 1 salt and pepper to taste
- Carbohydrate 17.4004656260529 g
- Cholesterol 84 mg
- Fat 22.37599375 g
- Fiber 2.9908062197905 g
- Protein 22.4796006250464 g
- Saturated Fat 5.51452525 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (248g)
- Sodium 123.235625000122 mg
- Sugar 14.4096594062624 g
- Trans Fat 1.865152 g
- Calories 357 calories
Mango Chicken Salad: A Summery Delight
Prepare yourself for a refreshing and flavorful culinary experience with our Mango Chicken Salad. This delightful dish combines the juicy sweetness of mangoes with tender chicken, creating a tantalizing contrast that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy lunch option or a side dish to complement your favorite summer meals, this salad is sure to impress.
The secret to this salad's irresistible flavor lies in its vibrant Chipotle Mango BBQ sauce. This tangy and slightly spicy sauce adds a burst of complexity that balances perfectly with the sweetness of the mangoes. The chicken, cooked to perfection and chopped into bite-sized pieces, provides a satisfying meaty texture, while the bell peppers and cranberries offer a delightful crunch and tartness. Pine nuts and tarragon add an extra layer of nutty richness and herbal aroma, making each bite a symphony of flavors.
To prepare this culinary masterpiece, simply combine all the ingredients for the BBQ sauce in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Dice the bell pepper into very small pieces and microwave it for about 45 seconds on high to soften slightly. Mix the chicken, pepper, cranberries, and pine nuts in a large bowl with about 1/2 cup of the mango sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and allow the salad to chill for at least two hours so the flavors can meld together perfectly.
Serve the Mango Chicken Salad chilled, garnished with fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil. Its vibrant colors and tantalizing aroma will make it the star of any gathering. So, gather your friends and family, and indulge in this delectable salad that will transport you to a tropical paradise with every bite.
Step-by-step
- Place all the ingredients for the BBQ sauce in the blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
- Dice the bell pepper into very small pieces. Pop the bell pepper into the microwave for about 45 seconds on high to soften slightly.
- Mix the chicken, pepper, cranberries and pine nuts in a large bowl with about 1/2 cup of the mango sauce.
- Allow salad to chill for at least two hours so the flavors get to be friends.
