Pistachio Free Tropical Chicken Salad with Mango
Bright, juicy, and packed with fresh produce, this tropical chicken salad is the kind of dish that makes you feel like you're eating somewhere warm and sunny even on a Tuesday night. The chicken is gently poached with ginger slices until perfectly tender, then shredded and tossed with sweet mango, crisp cucumber, shredded carrot, and fresh cilantro — a combination that hits every texture and flavor note you want in a satisfying salad. The dressing is where things really sing: coconut aminos, fresh lime juice, olive oil, grated ginger, and a touch of turmeric come together into something tangy, savory, and just a little exotic. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, you never have to second-guess what's in it or worry about hidden nuts sneaking in through a store-bought sauce or seasoning blend. Served in butter lettuce cups, it becomes a fun, hands-on meal; piled into a bowl with extra lime wedges, it's equally at home as a weeknight dinner or a lunch you'll actually look forward to. The whole thing comes together with minimal fuss and zero compromise on flavor.
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4 servings
For the chicken
- 1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 3 slices fresh ginger (each about ¼ inch thick)
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For the salad
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced into ¾-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded (about 1 cup)
- 4 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly torn
For serving
- 4 large butter lettuce leaves, for serving (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken breasts in a medium saucepan and add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch. Add the salt and ginger slices. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 14–16 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C).
- 2
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes. Discard the poaching liquid and ginger slices.
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