Quick and Easy Chicken Salad with Mango: Time-Saving Kitchen Tips

Instant Pot Tip: Juicy Chicken in Minutes

Tip: Add your boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the Instant Pot with a bit of broth or water and set it on high pressure for 8-10 minutes. After the cooking time is done, quickly release the pressure and shred the chicken with two forks.

Air Fryer Time Saver: Crispy Chicken for Extra Flavor

Tip: Lightly season your chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and place it in the Air Fryer at 375°F for 12-15 minutes. The result is crispy, flavorful chicken without the need for deep frying—perfect for adding texture to your chicken and mango salad.

Slow Cooker for Easy Meal Prep

Tip: Place your chicken breasts in the Slow Cooker, add some spices and a little olive oil, and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Once cooked, shred the chicken and store it in the fridge.

Tips and Suggestions on Chicken Salad and Mango

Choose ripe, fresh mangoes for the best flavor

Select mangoes that are slightly soft to the touch and have a fragrant, sweet aroma. Ripe mangoes add the perfect balance of sweetness to your chicken salad.

Season your chicken with zesty ingredients

Marinate your chicken with ingredients like lime juice, garlic, and chili powder. This adds vibrant flavor and enhances the overall taste of the chicken salad.

Highlight the freshness with crisp greens

Fresh greens like spinach, arugula, or mixed greens create the perfect base for your chicken and mango salad. They add color and a variety of textures to the dish.

Include a creamy dressing or avocado for richness

Pair your chicken salad with a creamy dressing like yogurt or avocado. These ingredients enhance the texture of the salad while providing healthy fats.

Pair with a tangy vinaigrette for balance

A light vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon, and honey provides the perfect acidic contrast to the sweetness of mango and the richness of chicken.

Serve with crunchy toppings for added texture

Top your chicken salad with crunchy nuts like almonds or cashews, or even seeds like pumpkin or sunflower for an extra layer of texture and flavor.

Classic Chicken Salad and Mango Recipe

                        Ingredients
                        2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced
1 mango, sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 cups mixed salad greens
1/2 cup diced cucumber
1/4 cup diced red onion
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp honey
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

                    

                        Instructions
                        In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced chicken breast, sliced mango, and halved
                                cherry tomatoes.
Add in the mixed salad greens, diced cucumber, and diced red onion to the mixture and
                                toss to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, minced garlic,
                                salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
                            
Serve immediately and enjoy your Tropical Energy Chicken Salad!

                    

Cooking Time

Preparation Time 10 min

Cook Time 20 min

Total time 30 min

                        Nutrition Facts
                        Calories: 222
Total Fat: 9g
Total Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 9g
Protein: 25g
Sodium: 68mg

                    

Chicken Salad and Mango