A fresh salad combining grilled chicken, green tea marinade, mango, and crisp greens with sesame seed crunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken and Marinade
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 14 oz)
02 - 1 large mango, peeled and diced
03 - 1/2 cup strongly brewed green tea, cooled
04 - 1 tablespoon honey
05 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
06 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
07 - 2 teaspoons sesame oil
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Salad Components
11 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, romaine)
12 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
13 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
14 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
15 - 1 avocado, sliced
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Vinaigrette
17 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
18 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
19 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
20 - 1 teaspoon honey
21 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
22 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Finishing Elements
23 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
24 - Additional diced mango for garnish (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Blend half of the diced mango with cooled green tea, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper until smooth.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour marinade over them, ensuring complete coating. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry. Grill 6 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Allow to rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - While chicken cooks, arrange mixed greens, cucumber slices, julienned carrot, red onion, avocado slices, and remaining mango on a large platter or individual serving plates.
05 - Whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, soy sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
06 - Drizzle vinaigrette over salad greens. Top with sliced grilled chicken and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro.
07 - Present immediately while chicken is warm, garnishing with additional diced mango if desired.
