Mango Chicken Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

Mango Chicken Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

This recipe is for a Mango Chicken Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing. It is a delicious and creative chicken salad recipe with a spicy peanut dressing and sweet mango chunks. The salad is served over a bed of mixed greens and sprinkled with chopped roasted peanuts.

Servings 4

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
• 1 large ripe mango peeled and diced
• 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
• 1/2 red bell pepper diced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Mixed greens for serving

Instructions

• In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced mango, sliced red onion, diced red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until smooth.
• Pour the dressing over the chicken salad and toss to coat.
• Serve the salad over a bed of mixed greens and sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts.

Calories: 350kcal

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American, Asian

Keyword: mango

The star of this salad is the juicy and sweet mango, which pairs perfectly with the tender shredded chicken and crunchy red bell pepper. The addition of red onion and fresh cilantro adds a burst of flavor and color, while the chopped roasted peanuts provide a satisfying crunch.

But what really takes this salad to the next level is the spicy peanut dressing. Made with creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes, this dressing is the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy. It’s also incredibly easy to make – simply whisk all the ingredients together until smooth and pour over the salad.

To serve, simply pile the salad on top of a bed of mixed greens and sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts. This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or a quick and healthy lunch at the office. It’s also a great way to use up leftover chicken or to add some variety to your meal prep routine.

So next time you’re in the mood for a fresh and flavorful salad, give this Mango Chicken Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing a try. You won’t be disappointed!