How to Make Tandoori Chicken Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you in the mood for a delicious and healthy meal that is bursting with flavor? Look no further than this Tandoori Chicken Salad recipe! Inspired by the authentic flavors of Indian cuisine, this salad combines tender tandoori chicken with crisp vegetables and a tangy yogurt dressing for a dish that is sure to impress your taste buds.

The star of this salad is the tandoori marinated chicken, which is seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices such as cumin, coriander, and garam masala....

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup honey mustard dressing
  • 1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 (8 ounce) container mango yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup blanched slivered almonds
  • ¾ cup drained canned pineapple tidbits
  • 8 cups mixed salad greens
  • 4 sprigs fresh mint
  • 4 wedges lime

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • In a small bowl, whisk together honey mustard dressing, ground cumin, and curry powder. Cover, and refrigerate until serving.
  • In a baking dish, whisk together yogurt, garam masala, and lemon juice. Place chicken breasts in the dish, and turn to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, turning occasionally.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Lightly brush oil over grill grate. Grill chicken until done, about 6 to 8 minutes per side.
  • In a small bowl, mix together onion, raisins, almonds, and pineapple.
  • In a large bowl, toss salad greens with salad dressing and 3/4 of the almond mixture. Divide salad among 4 plates. Sprinkle equal amounts of reserved almond mixture over each salad. Top each with grilled chicken, and garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wedge.
  • Nutrition

    348 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 39mg
    • Sodium: 236mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 136mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 579mg