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Lentil Mango Salad with Mango Coconut Lime Chicken

Lentil Mango Salad with Mango Coconut Lime Chicken


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  • Author: Sonja Goeden
  • Total Time: 1 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Lots of layers of flavour make this Lentil Mango Salad with Mango Coconut Lime Chicken probably my favourite summer salad of the year. Coconut-Lime-Mango dressing is used both as marinade for the super flavourful chicken and dressing for the salad. Which comes in form of coleslaw and added toppings to complete the tropical profile. Lentils boiled in aromatic broth, finished with more lime and coconut add more protein and fibre, plus a delicious bite. Peppers and fresh mango lend sweetness and absolutely addictive maple-lime baked coconut chips crown the whole thing.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 4 Chicken Breasts

Coconut-Lime Dressing/marinade

  • 1 cup coconut milk from a can of full fat coconut milk.
  • 1 cups fresh Mango (cubed)
  • 2 limes (zested and juiced + juice from the 2 limes of coconut chips if needed)
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic (3 smashed, 1 chopped)
  • 1 in ginger (fresh, grated (or 1 tsp powder))
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

Coconut-Lime lentils

  • 1 cup black Lentils
  • 1 lime (zested and juiced)
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk (Should be roughly the rest of the can used in the marinade)
  • 2 cloves garlic (smashed)
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 inch ginger (fresh, grated (or 1 tsp powder))
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cups vegetable broth

The Coconut-Lime Slaw

  • 1/4 white cabbage - shredded
  • 1/4 red cabbage (or one head of either - shredded)
  • 1 Mango (Thinly sliced)
  • 3 carrots - shredded
  • 1 red onion - thinly sliced
  • 1 can sweetcorn (or fresh)
  • 2 red peppers - thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch cilantro (roughly chopped (optional))
  • 1 bag Baby leaves
  • 1/2 of the dressing/marinade prepared above

Coconut Lime Chips

  • 2 cups coconut chips (makes more than you’ll need, but less than you’ll want)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 lime (zest. Use the juice to adjust the acidity of the marinade/dressing)

Instructions

  1. Start by zesting all 5 limes. Zest 1 lime into a bowl and set aside for the lentils. Zest 2 limes into a blender or food processor for the dressing/marinade. Zest the remaining 2 limes into another bowl for the coconut chips.

For the Mango Coconut Lime Dressing/Marinade:

  1. In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup of coconut milk, 1 cup of chopped mango, the zest of 2 limes, juice of 2-4 limes (adjust to taste), fish sauce, sweet chili sauce, smashed garlic cloves, half of the grated ginger, brown sugar, and 1.5 teaspoons of kosher salt (or adjust to taste). If desired, add cilantro. Blend until smooth.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a freezer bag and add 1 cup of the prepared dressing/marinade. Seal the bag and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results. Reserve the remaining dressing for the salad.

For the Lentils:

  1. In a saucepan, gently fry the remaining half of the grated ginger and 1 clove of chopped garlic until soft.
  2. Wash the black lentils and add them to the saucepan along with the vegetable broth. Cook the lentils in the broth for 15-20 minutes or until they become tender.
  3. Stir in the zest of 1 lime, juice from 2 limes, fish sauce (to taste), sweet chili sauce (to taste), and the remaining coconut milk from the can. Warm the mixture through and let it thicken to your desired consistency. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

For the Coconut Lime Slaw:

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the shredded red and white cabbage, shredded carrots, thinly sliced red onion, and sweetcorn. Add half of the remaining dressing and refrigerate to allow the flavours to meld. Gently fold in the sliced mango.

For the Lime Coconut Chips:

  1. Preheat your oven to 165°C (325°F).
  2. In a bowl, combine the coconut chips, maple syrup, lime zest, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
  3. Spread the coated coconut chips on a baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes. Stir the chips and then bake for an additional 5 minutes or until they turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool; they will crisp up as they cool.

Chicken

  1. preheat a frying pan, griddle pan, or barbecue to medium-high heat.
  2. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  3. Fry the chicken breasts for about 5 minutes on each side or until they are golden and cooked through in the middle. If unsure, cut one piece to check for doneness.
  4. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes. Add any chicken juices to the salad dressing for extra flavour.

To Serve:

  1. On each plate, create a bed of baby leaves and drizzle with a bit of the remaining dressing. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Top the salad with the Mango Lime Slaw, chicken, thinly sliced red peppers, cooked lentils, chopped remaining mango, and caramelized coconut chips.
  3. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro and drizzle with more dressing according to your taste.

Notes

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Meal Prep

Kept in separate airtight containers, this salad keeps fresh in the fridge for about 4 days.

  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course, Salad
  • Method: Chop/Fry
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 1621
  • Fat: 27
  • Saturated Fat: 21
  • Carbohydrates: 49
  • Fiber: 17
  • Protein: 46
  • Cholesterol: 96