Best 14 Warm And Limey Chicken Salad Recipes

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A deliciously satisfying salad that combines the tangy, citrus flavor of lime with the savory flavor of chicken, "warm and limey chicken salad" is a delightful dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. Served warm, this salad tantalizes the taste buds with its unique blend of flavors and textures. The tender, juicy chicken, combined with the vibrant lime dressing, creates a harmonious balance of sweet and sour notes. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a refreshing summer dish, "warm and limey chicken salad" is sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

WARM CHICKEN PARMESAN SALAD



Warm Chicken Parmesan Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 chicken cutlets, about 3 ounces each
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups store-bought marinara sauce
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella
3 cups baby arugula
1 cup small basil leaves
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Champagne vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the cutlets on both sides with the salt and pepper flakes. Place the cutlets in the skillet and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown on the first side, 3 minutes. Flip, and cook for an additional minute. Add the marinara sauce and turn the cutlets to coat in the sauce. Top with the mozzarella, reduce the heat to medium, and cover the pan. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Meanwhile, combine the arugula, basil, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar and salt in a large bowl. Toss well to coat.
  • To serve: Place one piece of chicken on a plate and top with a spoonful of sauce. Add a bit of the salad right on top of the chicken, and serve.

WARM AND LIMEY CHICKEN SALAD



Warm and Limey Chicken Salad image

Marinated boneless chicken breast strips are placed on a bed of lettuce with mandarin oranges, walnuts, and golden raisins, then dressed in a tangy lime dressing.

Provided by Deb

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
½ teaspoon rice vinegar
¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 head red leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
¼ cup golden raisins
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a jar, combine lime juice, sugar, lime zest, rice vinegar, and mustard. Shake well, and set aside. In a small bowl, mix chicken with limeade concentrate and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir chicken 4 to 6 minutes, or until no longer pink, and juices run clear.
  • Divide lettuce onto 4 salad plates. Top with mandarin orange segments, golden raisins, and walnuts. Place cooked chicken on top, and drizzle lightly with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 69.3 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 93.2 mg, Sugar 29.2 g

WARM SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD



Warm Shredded Chicken Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup sesame oil
2 tablespoons peanut oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
5 large bunches watercress, stems removed, leaves washed and well dried
2 ripe avocados, halved, seeded, and peeled
1/2 cup peanut oil for frying

Steps:

  • Trim chicken of any excess fat or sinew. Slice, across grain, into 3 by 1/2 inch strips. Stir marinade ingredients together in a medium bowl. Add chicken strips and toss to evenly coat. Set aside at room temperature, uncovered, 30 minutes. It's important not to marinate any longer, or the acid in the lemon will break down the fibers of the chicken.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the salad. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Tear watercress into bitesized pieces and toss with dressing. Divide salad among 6 serving plates. Thinly slice avocado halves into strips lengthwise and arrange on salad. Reserve in refrigerator.
  • To cook chicken, heat a large dry cast iron skillet over high heat 15 minutes. (Yes, 15 minutes.) Heat peanut oil for frying. Lift chicken strips from marinade, one at a time, and add to pan, standing as far away as possible to avoid splatters. Fry until dark golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute per side. Arrange about 8 hot chicken strips on each salad in a spoke pattern. Serve immediately.

WARM CHICKEN LIVER SALAD



Warm chicken liver salad image

Choose chicken livers for a substantial meaty salad that's low in fat and full of nutrients

Provided by Silvana Franco

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

140g fine green beans
200g chicken livers , trimmed
½ tbsp olive oil
½ tsp chopped fresh or dried rosemary
1 whole chicory or Baby Gem lettuce, separated into leaves
100g watercress
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
crusty granary bread , to serve

Steps:

  • Cook the green beans in a pan of boiling water for 3 mins, drain and keep warm. Meanwhile, toss together the chicken livers, olive oil and rosemary. Heat a large non-stick pan and cook the chicken livers over a high heat for 5-6 mins until nicely browned and cooked through - they should still be a little pink in the centre.
  • Arrange the beans on serving plates with the lettuce leaves and watercress. Add the vinegar to the pan, cook for a couple of seconds then spoon over the salad. Serve warm with crusty granary bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.13 milligram of sodium

WARM AND LIMEY CHICKEN SALAD



Warm and Limey Chicken Salad image

Marinated boneless chicken breast strips are placed on a bed of lettuce with mandarin oranges, walnuts, and golden raisins, then dressed in a tangy lime dressing.

Provided by Deb

Categories     Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
½ teaspoon rice vinegar
¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 head red leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
¼ cup golden raisins
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a jar, combine lime juice, sugar, lime zest, rice vinegar, and mustard. Shake well, and set aside. In a small bowl, mix chicken with limeade concentrate and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir chicken 4 to 6 minutes, or until no longer pink, and juices run clear.
  • Divide lettuce onto 4 salad plates. Top with mandarin orange segments, golden raisins, and walnuts. Place cooked chicken on top, and drizzle lightly with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 69.3 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 93.2 mg, Sugar 29.2 g

WARM AND LIMEY CHICKEN SALAD



Warm and Limey Chicken Salad image

Marinated boneless chicken breast strips are placed on a bed of lettuce with mandarin oranges, walnuts, and golden raisins, then dressed in a tangy lime dressing.

Provided by Deb

Categories     Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
½ teaspoon rice vinegar
¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 head red leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
¼ cup golden raisins
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a jar, combine lime juice, sugar, lime zest, rice vinegar, and mustard. Shake well, and set aside. In a small bowl, mix chicken with limeade concentrate and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir chicken 4 to 6 minutes, or until no longer pink, and juices run clear.
  • Divide lettuce onto 4 salad plates. Top with mandarin orange segments, golden raisins, and walnuts. Place cooked chicken on top, and drizzle lightly with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 69.3 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 93.2 mg, Sugar 29.2 g

SPICY WARM CHICKEN SALAD



Spicy Warm Chicken Salad image

This hearty main-dish salad, sent in by Iola Egle of Bella Vista, Arizona, makes a great cool-weather entree. It's colorful, delicious and filled with the kind of heat that's great after a chilly football game or hike. Best of all, you can have it on the table in half an hour!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 envelope onion soup mix
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup picante sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup jalapeno pepper jelly
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
2 cups torn romaine
1 small sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Rub soup mix over both sides of chicken. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, combine the beans, corn and picante sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in chilies and onions; set aside. , In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, pepper jelly and lemon juice; set aside. , Toss lettuce and romaine; divide among four salad plates. Slice chicken; arrange on greens. Place red pepper slices and bean mixture around chicken. Drizzle with sour cream mixture; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with jalapenos if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 1054mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

LEMONY CHICKEN SALAD



Lemony Chicken Salad image

Every busy cook will appreciate the convenience of being able to prepare this refreshing salad ahead of time. And your family will enjoy a marvelous meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup Miracle Whip
1/3 cup sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 large red apple, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Stir in the chicken, celery, green pepper, apple, onion and parsley. Cover and chill for several hours. Stir in walnuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

CRISPY HOT CHICKEN SALAD



Crispy Hot Chicken Salad image

Creamy veggies and chicken topped with potato chip crunch? Your whole family just might swoon. I make this delicious meal for mine often. Bonus: The prep is quick and easy! -Bernice Knutson, Danbury, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (9 ounces) frozen diced cooked chicken breast, thawed
2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, water chestnuts, almonds, green pepper, pimientos, onion and 1/3 cup cheese. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt. Stir into chicken mixture and toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. , Sprinkle with potato chips and remaining cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 826 calories, Fat 68g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1021mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

WARM CHICKEN & CHICORY SALAD



Warm chicken & chicory salad image

Add some crunch to your roast chicken with this flavour-packed winter salad

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1.6kg whole chicken
4 tbsp butter , at room temperature
200ml sherry vinegar , plus 1 tbsp
200g frozen peas
3 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp caster sugar
50g raisins
15g pack dill , roughly chopped
3 heads chicory , green, red or a mixture
50g mixed salad leaves (we used rocket and chard mix)
100g pine nut , toasted
crusty bread , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Rub the chicken all over with butter and season well, inside and out. Sit it in a small roasting tin, pour the Sherry vinegar around, and cover with foil. Roast for 2 hrs.
  • Meanwhile, get all of the remaining ingredients ready. Boil the peas for 1 min until just tender. Drain well, plunge into cold water to quickly cool, then drain again and set aside.
  • Once your chicken has roasted for 2 hrs, remove from oven. Pour the juices into a jug, then increase oven temp to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Roast for a further 20-30 mins (without foil) until golden.
  • Skim the fat from the juices, then boil until you have about 100ml of juices left. Stir in the extra tbsp of vinegar, olive oil and caster sugar, taste, then tip onto your serving dish with the raisins.
  • When the chicken has finished its second roasting, leave until cool enough to handle (or pop on a pair of clean rubber gloves), then tear the meat in large pieces from the carcass, onto the serving dish. Add the dill, chicory, salad leaves, pine nuts and peas, then toss together with your hands. Serve straightaway with some crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 765 calories, Fat 52 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 58 grams protein, Sodium 0.46 milligram of sodium

WARM LEMON & THYME CHICKEN SALAD



Warm lemon & thyme chicken salad image

A delicious, superhealthy and zesty light chicken salad recipe with sunshine flavours

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into strips
zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp dried or a few sprigs of fresh thyme
3 tbsp oil
150g bag of mixed salad leaves or 2 heads of Little Gem, pulled apart
1 small red onion , halved and thinly sliced
squeeze of garlic paste or 1 garlic clove , crushed
handful pitted black olives , halved

Steps:

  • Put the chicken pieces into a bowl, add the lemon zest, thyme, plenty of black pepper and salt to taste, then mix well with your hands. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan then fry the chicken for 8-10 mins, until golden and cooked through. Meanwhile, spread the leaves and onion over a large platter or in a big salad bowl.
  • Add the garlic paste and olives to the pan, then fry for 1 min more. Spoon the chicken and olives onto the leaves. Take the pan off the heat then add the rest of the oil and lemon juice. Stir together well, scraping off any bits from the bottom of the pan. Check the seasoning, then pour over the chicken and salad. Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 0.72 milligram of sodium

WARM CHICKEN SALAD



Warm Chicken Salad image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     salads and dressings, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Kosher salt
1 clove garlic
4 chicken thighs, skin on
2 chicken breasts, skin on
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 teaspoons chopped tarragon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch Aleppo pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more for greens
1/4 cup whole-milk yogurt
1 romaine heart in 2-inch pieces
2 handfuls red-leaf lettuce
20 mint leaves
8 icicle radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 pound green beans, blanched

Steps:

  • Fill a large pan with water and season with salt. Add garlic; bring to boil. Place chicken in water and simmer gently until cooked through, 20 minutes. Transfer to plate.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, orange juice, mustard, tarragon, cumin and pepper. Season with salt. Gradually whisk in olive oil until smooth, then whisk in yogurt.
  • In a large shallow bowl, toss romaine, red leaf, mint, radishes and beans. Sprinkle with oil and salt, and toss once more. While chicken is warm, remove skin; cut breasts into 1/8-inch slices. Pull meat from thighs.
  • Arrange chicken over greens and spoon dressing on top. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 686, UnsaturatedFat 34 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 51 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 1047 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

THAI STYLE WARM CHICKEN SALAD WITH CHILLI, MINT & LIME



Thai Style Warm Chicken Salad With Chilli, Mint & Lime image

This is a fabulous recipe which is very quick to put together and even quicker to eat! It's been in the recipe folder on my computer for a while so I can't remember where it originally came from. I have actually added a few salad leaves in the past so feel free to play around with it.

Provided by HappyBunny

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 chicken breasts
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
sea salt
fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons salted peanuts
1 lime, quartered
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil or 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons sugar
4 small red shallots, sliced
1 small red chile, sliced
2 spring onions, finely sliced

Steps:

  • Heat the grill; Brush the chicken with vegetable oil and grill until cooked through; Let it rest for five minutes and then slice thinly.
  • For the dressing, whisk the lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, and sugar until the sugar dissolves; Add the sliced shallots, chilli and spring onions and toss together.
  • Tear the mint and coriander leaves and lightly toss with the chicken, salt and pepper.
  • At the last minute, add the dressing to the chicken and toss lightly; Arrange it on plates, scatter with peanuts and serve with lime wedges.

WARM CHICKEN SALAD



Warm Chicken Salad image

I've not tried this, but am saving it here for future reference. If you try it first, please do let me know what you think! (from Gillian McKeith's You Are What You Eat.)

Provided by Luschka

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 skinless chicken breasts
75 g green beans, trimmed
75 g asparagus spears
6 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons pine nuts
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 cup baby salad leaves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in small pan of cold water, bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 8 - 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and allow to cool slightly. Alternatively steam in a steamer.
  • Steam the green beans and asparagus spears until tender but still crisp; refresh in cold water.
  • Mix the beans and asparagus with all the other salad ingredients in a bowl except for the baby salad leaves.
  • Place the dressing ingredients in a screw-top jar with 1 tablespoon of water and shake well.
  • Slice the chicken while still warm and add to the salad. Pour over the dressing and toss to coat.
  • Serve in a large salad bowl, garnished with the baby salad leaves.

Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. This will make it easier to shred the chicken and ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through. You can use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Shred the chicken while it is still warm. This will make it easier to mix with the other ingredients.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Be creative with your dressing. You can use a store-bought dressing or make your own. There are endless possibilities, so experiment until you find one that you love.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. Chicken salad is a great dish to make ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.

Conclusion:

Chicken salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a snack. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's also a healthy and affordable option. With so many different ways to make chicken salad, you're sure to find a recipe that you love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken salad a try.

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