Best 7 Mango Chicken Salad With Couscous Recipes

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When looking for a refreshing and flavorful dish, a mango chicken salad with couscous is an excellent choice. This summer-inspired salad combines juicy, sweet mangoes, tender chicken, fluffy couscous, and a medley of fresh herbs to create a tantalizing culinary experience. Whether you're preparing a light lunch or a vibrant dinner, this mango chicken salad, packed with vibrant colors and textures, will surely delight your taste buds. The sweetness of the mangoes, the protein-packed chicken, the fluffy couscous, and the tangy dressing come together to create a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary journey to savor this delightful mango chicken salad with couscous.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MANGO CHICKEN SALAD WITH COUSCOUS



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Leafy Green     Dinner     Lunch     Mango     Arugula     Healthy     Couscous     Soy Sauce     Lettuce     Self     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup Moroccan couscous
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3 ounces each)
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup Japanese rice vinegar
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 head romaine
1/2 head frisée
1/2 head hydro Bibb lettuce
1 cup arugula
1/2 mango, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine couscous, bell peppers, onion, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/3 cup water. Season with salt.
  • Refrigerate until couscous is tender, about 2 hours.
  • In a large skillet over high heat, heat canola oil. Cook chicken until golden brown on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Flip chicken and cook through, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Cool chicken; cut into 1/2-inch dice.
  • In a blender set to medium, blend lime juice, vinegar, mustard, honey and soy sauce. Slowly add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt.
  • Break up lettuce heads and combine leaves with arugula in a bowl. Divide lettuce, couscous, chicken and mango among 4 plates. Dress salad with mustard vinaigrette.

STICKY CHICKEN WITH MANGO COUSCOUS



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A great source of iron and vitamin C, low fat and counts as 1 of 5-a-day

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large mango
4 spring onions , sliced
1 heaped tsp ground cumin
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
250g couscous
3 tbsp thick-cut marmalade
4 tsp grainy mustard
4 chicken breasts , each sliced into 3-4 strips

Steps:

  • Heat the grill to high. Peel and dice the mango, toss with most of the spring onions, and the cumin and rice vinegar, then set aside. Put the couscous in a large heatproof bowl, pour over 400ml boiling water, then cover with cling film and set aside.
  • Mix together the marmalade and mustard. Lay the chicken strips in a roasting tin, then brush over half of the marmalade glaze. Grill for 4-5 mins, then turn the chicken over and brush with the remaining glaze. Grill for a further 4-5 mins until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is bubbling. The couscous should then be ready. Stir in the mango mixture and serve with the hot chicken strips and the remaining spring onions sprinkled over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 0.43 milligram of sodium

MANGO CHICKEN SALAD



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Mango, lime juice, cilantro, and coconut give this chicken salad tropical flavors. Yogurt replaces the usual mayonnaise for a lighter dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons Major Grey's mango chutney
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 Easy Roasted Chicken or store-bought rotisserie chicken (about 2 1/2 pounds), shredded (about 4 cups)
1 mango, peeled, seeded, and diced
10 ounces baby spinach

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread coconut on a rimmed baking sheet; toast, tossing occasionally, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes; cool.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, chutney, mustard, turmeric, and cayenne; season with salt and pepper. Add chicken and mango; toss. Serve on spinach, sprinkled with toasted coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 49 g

CHICKEN SALAD WITH COUSCOUS



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I experimented with some ingredients I had in my cupboard and was pleasantly surprised with these results. Also, can be served cold, so it's a great make-ahead lunch food!

Provided by Christian Booher

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup couscous
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
1 green bell pepper, cut into large chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut into large chunks
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into large chunks
4 green onions, chopped
¼ cup pitted black olives

Steps:

  • Prepare couscous pasta according to package directions, using chicken broth for liquid. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet combine the wine, oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon cumin and garlic; mix all together and add chicken. Simmer over low heat until all liquid has evaporated and chicken juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from skillet and mix in a large bowl with remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green onion and couscous. Garnish with a few black olives per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 633.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

MANGO & GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD



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We live in the hot South, and this awesome fruity chicken salad is a weeknight standout. I buy salad greens and add veggies for color and crunch. -Sherry Little, Sherwood, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound chicken tenderloins
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
6 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/4 cup raspberry or balsamic vinaigrette
1 medium mango, peeled and cubed
1 cup fresh sugar snap peas, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Toss chicken with salt and pepper. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat on each side until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes. Cut chicken into 1-in. pieces., Divide greens among 4 plates; drizzle with vinaigrette. Top with chicken, mango and peas; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN, MANGO, AND AVOCADO SALAD



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What better to brighten up your day than a funky summer salad? Bit of a mishmash, really, but put all these flavors together and you're on to a winner. Garnish with fresh mint and cilantro leaves.

Provided by Pete Cooks

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup couscous
2 sprigs fresh mint, stemmed and chopped
2 sprigs cilantro, chopped
2 cups boiling water
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 mango, cubed
1 avocado, cubed
1 small bunch watercress
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons low-fat yogurt

Steps:

  • Combine couscous, mint, and cilantro in a bowl. Pour in boiling water. Cover and let stand until couscous is soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface; pound firmly with the smooth side of a meat mallet to 1-inch thickness. Season both sides with paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Slice chicken into strips.
  • Combine green bell pepper and red bell pepper in the same skillet used to cook the chicken; cook and stir over high heat until blackened in spots, about 5 minutes.
  • Spread couscous over the bottom a large serving plate. Top with chicken slices, pepper mixture, mango, avocado, watercress, feta cheese, and yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.6 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 210.3 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

COUSCOUS CHICKEN SALAD



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"This is perfect for a speedy lunch. It's easy to make and you can keep most of the ingredients on hand for a nutritious meal." Linda Baggett - Arcata, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup water
1-3/4 cups uncooked couscous
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork., Stir in the chicken, artichokes, tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber, parsley, cheese, onions and pepper. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 914mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe mangoes: This will ensure that the salad is sweet and flavorful.
  • Choose a variety of ingredients: This will give the salad texture and complexity. Some good options include bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, and celery.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Otherwise, it will be dry and tough. Cook it until it is just cooked through.
  • Use a light dressing: This will help the flavors of the salad shine through. A simple vinaigrette or lemon-tahini dressing is a good option.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This will prevent the couscous from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

Mango chicken salad with couscous is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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