How To Make Mango And Chicken Salad

How To Make Mango And Chicken Salad

Mango and Chicken Salad Recipe. A light, flavourful mango and chicken salad perfect for a summer day. The vinaigrette dressing makes a refreshingly tart complement to the sweet mango. Appreciate our Mango and Chicken Salad recipe.

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Step 1:

You will need...

• for the salad:
• 3 chicken breasts , cut in half
• 4 avocados , peeled and sliced (reserved in lemon juice)
• 2 mangos , peeled and sliced into cubes
• 1 small bunch of mint leaf , chopped, with a few reserved whole for garnish
• 1 ltr chicken stock
• salt and pepper
• for the vinaigrette:
• 750 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 Tbsp lime juice
• 1 clove of garlic , peeled and finely chopped
• 1 inch of ginger , peeled and chopped
• baby gem lettuce leaves , washed & dried for garnish
• 1 chopping board
• 1 medium pan with lid
• 1 colander
• 1 small bowl
• 1 large bowl
• 1 whisk
• 1 wooden spoon
• 1 large knife

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Step 2:

Poach the chicken

Place the medium pan on a medium heat. Add the chicken fillets and enough chicken stock to cover. Stir, cover, and bring to the boil. Once boiling turn down to a simmer and allow the chicken to poach for twenty minutes.

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Step 3:

Drain the chicken

Pour the chicken and stock into a colander and drain. Transfer the chicken fillets back to the pan and allow to cool for ten minutes.

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Step 4:

Make the vinaigrette

Put the lime juice into a small bowl. Follow with the ginger, garlic and season with salt and pepper. Add the oil and whisk well to combine.

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Step 5:

Slice the chicken

Using the large knife slice the cooled chicken into large chunks and transfer into a large bowl.

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Step 6:

Assemble the dish

Add the mint to the large bowl, then the avocados, mango, and dressing, reserving a tiny amount for later. Combine well, using your hands for best results.

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Step 7:

Garnish and serve

Arrange a few lettuce leaves onto a serving plate. Heap a generous serving of the salad on top and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Crown with a sprig of mint and serve.