Description
- Indian Tandoori Chicken Salad blends grilled spices, crisp greens & creamy mango dressing for a bold, healthy meal.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
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2 to 3 cups chopped romaine hearts
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1 cup baby romaine leaves
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1 cucumber, thinly sliced
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½ pound red radishes, thinly sliced
For the Tandoori Chicken:
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½ pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
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3 tablespoons plain yogurt
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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¼ to ½ teaspoon garam masala
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon paprika or Indian red chili powder
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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A few drops of orange food coloring (optional)
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2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste (use freshly grated ginger and garlic)
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2 tablespoons canola oil
For the Mango Yogurt Dressing:
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½ cup mango puree (fresh or thawed)
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4 tablespoons plain yogurt
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2 tablespoons water
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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Zest of ½ lime
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon sugar (optional, depending on mango sweetness)
Optional Lime-Curry Cashews:
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1 cup raw unsalted cashews
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1 tablespoon curry powder
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Instructions
- Prepare Optional Cashews: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss cashews with lime juice, curry powder, oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes, stirring once. Marinate Chicken: In a medium bowl, mix all marinade ingredients. Add chicken cubes and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Cook Chicken: Preheat a grill to high heat. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. Grill for 10–12 minutes, turning once halfway, until charred and cooked through. For oven broiling, place chicken on a baking rack and broil for 16 minutes, flipping halfway. Make the Dressing: Blend mango puree, yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, sugar (if using), and water in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, layer romaine, baby romaine, cucumber, and radish slices. Top with grilled chicken and cashews (if using). Serve with mango dressing on the side or drizzled over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Protein-Packed Salads
- Method: Grilling or Broiling
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired