Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad

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4.5

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    485 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    Tex-Mex

Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad

Bright, fresh, this Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad is bursting with flavour

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Ingredients

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Marinade Dressing

  • 1 pound chicken breast boneless skinless
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3 garlic minced cloves
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon lime zest

Salad

  • 1 red bell pepper cubed
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup mango salsa

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the ½ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon lime zest.
  2. Marinate the 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts in HALF of the dressing for 10 minutes, reserving the rest for the salad.
  3. Heat a grill pan and place the chicken breasts on it. Cook the chicken on each side for 4-5 minutes. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes and then slice.
  4. In the same grill pan, add the 1 cubed red bell pepper and 1 sliced red onion along with a tablespoon of the dressing, and grill on high heat to lightly char. Remove and set aside.
  5. To assemble the salad, place 2 heads chopped Romaine Lettuce at the bottom of the bowl. Place red bell peppers, onions, chicken, and 1 cup mango salsa on top. Drizzle with the remaining dressing. Toss and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 485kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 21g (105%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 1170mg (49%) Potassium 1510mg (32%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 28809IU (576%) Vitamin C 57mg (63%) Calcium 148mg (15%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 485 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 485kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 21g 105%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 1170mg 49%
Potassium 1510mg 32%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 28809IU 576%
Vitamin C 57mg 63%
Calcium 148mg 15%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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