Pregnancy Friendly Tropical Chicken Salad with Mango

Total time48 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time18 min

Pregnancy Friendly Tropical Chicken Salad with Mango

Bright, juicy, and packed with fresh produce, this tropical chicken salad is the kind of meal that feels indulgent while actually delivering on nutrition. The chicken is gently poached with fresh ginger slices until it reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F — no guesswork, no pink centers, just tender, pull-apart protein you can feel confident about. That attention to food safety matters a lot when you're eating for two, and the recipe spells it out clearly so there's nothing left to chance. The dressing leans on coconut aminos and fresh lime juice instead of soy sauce or anything fermented, keeping the flavor bright and the ingredient list clean. A pinch of ground turmeric adds a warm, golden hue and a subtle earthiness that ties everything together beautifully. Ripe mango, crisp cucumber, shredded carrot, and fresh cilantro make every bite colorful and satisfying — the kind of variety that helps when your appetite is unpredictable. Serve it in butter lettuce cups for a light lunch or pile it into a bowl with extra lime wedges for something a little more substantial.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chicken

1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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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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