Cha Cha Chicken Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Get ready to spice up your mealtime with this vibrant and flavor-packed Cha Cha Chicken Salad! This refreshing recipe features tender, paprika-spiced grilled chicken breast served atop a medley of crisp mixed greens, sweet diced mango, crunchy red bell pepper, and cool cucumber slices. A tangy lime-honey dressing with a hint of heat from chili flakes ties everything together, creating a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and zesty flavors. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes and perfect for a light yet satisfying lunch or dinner, this salad is as healthy as it is delicious. Bursting with color and texture, this tropical-inspired chicken salad adds a bit of "cha cha" to your taste buds with every bite!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 35 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

16 items

• 2 pieces Chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Mango, diced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small Cucumber, sliced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Preheat a grill pan or regular skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

3. Grill the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C). Once done, set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.

4. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, diced mango, red bell pepper, cucumber slices, red onion, and chopped cilantro.

5. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, soy sauce, chili flakes, and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to create the dressing.

6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

7. Top the salad with the grilled chicken strips.

8. Serve immediately and enjoy the zesty bursts of flavor in every bite!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (273.7g)

Calories		279
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		10.4 g	13%
	Saturated Fat	1.9 g	10%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		74 mg	25%
Sodium		620 mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate		18.6 g	7%
	Dietary Fiber	2.7 g	10%
	Total Sugars	13.4 g
Protein		29.0 g	58%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		53 mg	4%
Iron		1.6 mg	9%
Potassium		592 mg	13%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 373 cal (32.9%%)

Protein: 464 cal (40.9%%)

Carbs: 296 cal (26.1%%)