Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad + Mango Avocado Salsa
At 9g protein and 271 calories per serving, this Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad works as a calorie-controlled lunch side or light meal addition. Preps 4 servings quickly on the stovetop with mango avocado salsa for carb timing around training. Pair with other protein sources to round out your macro targets.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(45g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(120g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(120g)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Honey(10g)
- •Brown sugar(5g)
- •Cumin, Ground(5g)
- •1 1/4 teaspoon salt
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Lettuce, Romaine(1200g)
- •Bell Pepper
- •Mango
- •Avocado
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Cilantro, Fresh
- •Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1Whisk marinade ingredients together to combine. Pour a third of the marinade into a shallow dish to marinade the chicken fillets for at least 15 minutes (ideally one to two hours if you have the time). Refrigerate the reserved untouched marinade to use as a dressing.
- 2Heat about one teaspoon of oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and grill chicken fillets on each side until golden, crispy and cooked through. (Grill in batches of two to prevent excess water being released.) Once chicken is cooked, set aside and allow to rest.
- 3Wipe pan over with paper towel; drizzle with another teaspoon of oil and grill or fry peppers and until cooked to your liking.
- 4While peppers are cooking, prepare the mango salsa. Combine the mango, avocado and green onion in a bowl. Add in two tablespoons of the reserved dressing to the salsa. Set aside.
- 5Slice chicken into strips and prepare salad with leaves, sliced peppers and mango salsa. Top with the chicken strips. Drizzle with remaining dressing and serve with (optional) extra coriander leaves and red chill flakes.
Nutrition — Per Serving
271
calories
9g
protein
13g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 37g
- Saturated fat
- 1.8g
- Sodium
- 51 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 8.7g
4 servings per batch · ~436g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad + Mango Avocado Salsa have per serving?
Each serving contains only 9g of protein for 271 calories, with 13g fat and 37g carbs. This is a carbohydrate-forward side or light lunch rather than a standalone protein source.
How long does Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad + Mango Avocado Salsa take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time and yields 4 servings in one session. It's intended as a side dish or light meal component rather than a high-volume batch preparation.
Is Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad + Mango Avocado Salsa good for fat loss?
At only 9g protein per serving, this recipe doesn't support fat loss goals independently and should be paired with a higher-protein main dish. The 271 calories and 37g carbs work better as a vegetable or carb side rather than a standalone meal.
