Best 6 Warm Tandoori Chicken Salad 21 Day Wonder Diet Day Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary wonders, where flavors dance together to create a symphony of taste. In this article, we embark on a journey to discover the ultimate recipe for "Warm Tandoori Chicken Salad," a dish designed to tantalize your palate and support your health goals on the renowned 21-Day Wonder Diet. Let us guide you through a culinary adventure that combines the warmth of tandoori spices with the freshness of crisp salad, resulting in a meal that is both satisfying and nourishing.

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

TANDOORI CHICKEN SALAD



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This delicious Tandoori Chicken Salad gets a kick from fresh ginger. The recipe courtesy of Padma Lakshmi.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 2 to 3 small lemons
1 (3 cups) small head shredded iceberg lettuce
1 (3 cups) small head shredded red cabbage
6 (3 cups) large diced plum tomatoes
1 bunch (1 cup) sliced radishes
1 (2 cups) large sliced cucumber
1 small bunch (2 cups) large sliced scallions, minced
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups diced jicama
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 teaspoons garam masala powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 jalapeno chile, stemmed seeded, and finely minced (optional)
Four 1 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, gently flattened and cut into strips

Steps:

  • Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl combine yogurt, garam masala, ginger, garlic, turmeric, salt, and jalapeno, if using. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate while preparing salad.
  • In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes, radishes, cucumber, scallions, cilantro, and jicama; set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken along with the marinade and cook, stirring, until the chicken is just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken and pan juices to salad mixture and toss to combine. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

WARM TANDOORI CHICKEN SALAD (21 DAY WONDER DIET: DAY 4)



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This is Day 4: Dinner, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. if you prefer not to use tenderloins, you can use 280g chicken breast, cut into strips, instead.

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup skim-milk natural yogurt
1/3 cup coriander, coarsley chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 small pappadams, 20g
280 g chicken tenderloins
2 tablespoons tandoori spice mix
cooking spray
100 g baby spinach leaves
130 g lebanese cucumbers, halved lengthways and sliced thickly
125 g yellow teardrop tomatoes

Steps:

  • Combine yogurt, coriander and juice in small bowl.
  • Cook pappadums in microwave oven on medium (50%) for about 40 seconds; break into pieces.
  • Sprinkle chicken with tandoori owder; spray with cooking oil. Cook chicken on heated grill plate. Slice thickly.
  • Combine spinach, cucumber and tomatoes in medium bowl; add chicken. Serve salad sprinkled with pappadums, then drizzled with coriander yogurt.

TANDOORI CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 teaspoons Garam Masala powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1 jalapeno chili, stemmed, seeded and finely minced (optional)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, gently flattened and cut into strips
3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce (1 small head)
3 cups shredded red cabbage (1 small head)
1 cup sliced radishes (1 bunch)
2 cups sliced cucumber (1 large)
1 small bunch scallions, minced
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups diced jicama
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 to 3 small lemons, juiced, or to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Make the marinade: In a bowl combine all ingredients. Arrange chicken in a shallow dish, add the marinade, and stir to coat with the marinade. Cover and chill while preparing the vegetables. Make the salad: In a large salad bowl combine all salad ingredients. In a nonstick skillet set over moderately high heat, warm the oil until it is hot. Add the chicken and marinade and cook, stirring, until the chicken is no longer pink. (Yogurt will separate.) Let simmer just until cooked. Transfer chicken together with pan juices to salad bowl and toss to combine. Add lemon juice and salt and pepper, to taste.

HOT CHICKEN SALAD



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I've always doubled this recipe since our family of five loves it so much. I use chopped or sliced almonds.

Provided by NORMAG

Categories     Salad

Time 35m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ½ cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
2 cups chopped celery
½ cup chopped salted almonds
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
¾ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup shredded Swiss cheese
3 cups crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine the chicken, celery, almonds, bell pepper, onion, pimento, salt, lemon juice, and mayonnaise. Mix well and pour into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • Top with grated cheese and the crushed potato chips. Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 30.7 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 363.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

INDIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Tandoori chicken is an all-time Indian great - team with coriander salad with cooling mango and coconut

Provided by Lucy Netherton

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large skinless chicken breasts
1 heaped tbsp tandoori masala powder
bunch coriander , stalks chopped and leaves separated
zest and juice 1 lime
150ml coconut milk
2 heaped tbsp mango chutney
½ cucumber , peeled lengthways into ribbons
100g bag baby spinach leaves
1 small red onion , thinly sliced into rings
4 poppadums , broken into chunky pieces

Steps:

  • Lay the chicken breasts in between a double layer of cling film and bash out using a rolling pin until about 1cm thick. Rub with the tandoori spice mix and some seasoning. With a griddle pan over a medium heat, cook the chicken for about 3-5 mins on each side until cooked through.
  • To make the dressing, mix together the coriander stalks, lime zest and juice, coconut milk and mango chutney until you have a pourable dressing - then season. Arrange the salad ingredients on a big platter. When the chicken is cooked, slice it and add to the salad. Then drizzle on some dressing, scatter with coriander and poppadum pieces and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD (21 DAY WONDER DIET: DAY 11)



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This is day 11: Lunch, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. If you are taking this salad to work, make sure the apple is coated with the dressing to stop the flesh discolouring. This lunch is to be followed by an afternoon snack of 1 medium orange.

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups water
200 g chicken breast fillets
1/4 cup skim-milk natural yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon coarse grain mustard
1 small red apple, thinly sliced
3 trimmed celery, salks sliced diagonally
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring the water to th eboil in a medium saucepan; add chicken. Simmer, covered, about 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Cool chicken in poaching liquid for 10 minutes; drain, then slice thickly.
  • Meanwhile, combine yogurt, juice and mustard in medium bowl. Add apple, celery, parsley and chicken; mix gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.8, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 62, Sodium 134.6, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 8.4, Protein 24.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. For a more flavorful salad, use chicken that has been marinated in yogurt or spices before cooking.
  • Cook the chicken properly: Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to your salad. Some good options include bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions.
  • Add some healthy fats: Healthy fats from avocado, nuts, or seeds will help you feel full and satisfied. They will also help your body absorb the fat-soluble vitamins in the vegetables.
  • Make a flavorful dressing: A simple vinaigrette or yogurt-based dressing is a great way to add flavor to your salad. You can also use a store-bought dressing, but be sure to choose one that is low in sugar and unhealthy fats.

Conclusion:

Warm tandoori chicken salad is a healthy, delicious, and satisfying meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is packed with protein, vegetables, and healthy fats, and it is also low in calories and carbohydrates. The tandoori chicken adds a unique and flavorful touch to the salad, and the yogurt dressing helps to keep it moist and flavorful. This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it is also a good source of protein and healthy fats.

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