Grilled Chicken, Mango, and Jicama Salad with Tequila-Lime Vinaigrette

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
22%
Grilled Chicken, Mango, and Jicama Salad with Tequila-Lime Vinaigrette
45 min.
6
334kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Grilled Chicken, Mango, and Jicama Salad, perfectly complemented by a zesty Tequila-Lime Vinaigrette! This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of fresh flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine tender, juicy grilled chicken paired with the sweet, tropical notes of ripe mango and the crisp crunch of jicama. Each bite is a refreshing experience, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch, a satisfying main course, or a colorful side dish at your next gathering. Plus, it’s gluten-free and dairy-free, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this healthy and delicious meal.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this salad serves six, making it perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends. With only 334 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. The combination of fresh ingredients, including mixed baby greens and a homemade vinaigrette, elevates this dish to a whole new level of deliciousness. So, grab your grill and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.8 teaspoon chili powder 
  • 6-inch corn tortillas yellow cut into (1/2-inch-wide) strips ()
  • tablespoons olive oil extravirgin
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • teaspoons garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • Dash ground pepper red
  • 1.5 teaspoons honey 
  • cup jicama peeled (3 x)
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • 0.3 cup soy sauce low-sodium
  • cup mangos peeled thinly sliced ( 1 large)
  • ounce the salad mixed
  • 0.3 cup orange juice fresh
  • 0.3 teaspoon paprika 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • Dash salt 
  • 36 ounce chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • tablespoons tequila 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • grill
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. To prepare chicken, combine first 5 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.
  2. To prepare vinaigrette, combine cilantro and next 8 ingredients (through dash of salt) in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Chill until ready to use.
  3. Preheat oven to 35
  4. To prepare tortilla strips, place strips in a large bowl. Coat with cooking spray; toss.
  5. Combine cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, paprika, and dash of red pepper.
  6. Sprinkle over strips; toss well.
  7. Spread strips in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  8. Bake at 350 for 8 minutes or until almost crisp.
  9. Remove from oven; cool. (Tortilla strips will crisp as they cool.)
  10. Prepare grill.
  11. Remove chicken from bag, discarding marinade.
  12. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  13. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray, and grill for 5 minutes on each side or until done.
  14. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch slices.
  15. Combine jicama, mango, and greens in a large bowl.
  16. Pour vinaigrette over jicama mixture, and toss to coat.
  17. Place 1 1/3 cups jicama mixture on each of 6 plates, and top each serving with 1 sliced chicken breast half. Top evenly with tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts

Calories334kcal
Protein48.79%
Fat27.77%
Carbs23.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
69.09
Glycemic Load
6.8
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
22.820434710254%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.03mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.47mg
Eriodictyol
0.13mg
Hesperetin
1.68mg
Naringenin
0.24mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:333.89kcal
16.69%
Fat:9.87g
15.18%
Saturated Fat:1.74g
10.88%
Carbohydrates:18.74g
6.25%
Net Carbohydrates:15.82g
5.75%
Sugar:6.81g
7.56%
Cholesterol:108.86mg
36.29%
Sodium:897.41mg
39.02%
Alcohol:1.67g
100%
Alcohol %:0.7%
100%
Protein:39.01g
78.01%
Vitamin B3:18.6mg
92.98%
Selenium:56.2µg
80.29%
Vitamin B6:1.42mg
70.95%
Phosphorus:452.95mg
45.3%
Vitamin C:29.14mg
35.32%
Vitamin B5:2.63mg
26.31%
Potassium:865.49mg
24.73%
Magnesium:75.35mg
18.84%
Vitamin A:832.11IU
16.64%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.52%
Manganese:0.24mg
12%
Fiber:2.92g
11.69%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.94%
Vitamin E:1.61mg
10.74%
Folate:39.79µg
9.95%
Zinc:1.46mg
9.75%
Iron:1.58mg
8.81%
Copper:0.15mg
7.44%
Vitamin K:7.02µg
6.68%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.67%
Calcium:41.88mg
4.19%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%
Source:My Recipes