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Tandoori Chicken Salad - indian dinner recipe

Tandoori Chicken Salad

Juicy tandoori-spiced chicken is tossed through crisp lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and red onion with a cool yogurt-lime dressing for a colorful, protein-packed dinner salad that feels fresh but still satisfying.

By Eatpace

Gluten-Free
Prep: 20 minCook: 20 min40 min total 4 servings Basic Indian

Ingredients

Servings:4
  • Chicken breast(600 g)
  • Greek yogurt(240 g)
  • Lime(2)
  • Garlic(2 cloves)
  • Ginger(1 tbsp)
  • Paprika(2 tsp)
  • Cumin(1 tsp)
  • Turmeric(½ tsp)
  • Garam Masala(1½ tsp)
  • Chili flakes(½ tsp)
  • Salt(1¾ tsp)
  • Olive oil(2 tbsp)
  • Lettuce(2)
  • Cucumber(1)
  • Tomato(2)
  • Red Onion(1)
  • Coriander(15 g)
  • Honey(1 tsp)
  • Black pepper(¼ tsp)

Method

  1. 1

    Slice the {Chicken breast} into bite-size pieces. In a bowl, mix {Greek yogurt}, zest and juice of {Lime}, grated {Garlic}, {Ginger}, {Paprika}, {Cumin}, {Turmeric}, {Garam Masala}, {Chili flakes}, and {Salt}. Add the chicken and coat well.

    ~10 min

  2. 2

    Chop the {Lettuce}, slice the {Cucumber}, cut the {Tomato} into wedges, thinly slice the {Red Onion}, and roughly chop the {Fresh cilantro}. In a small bowl, whisk {Greek yogurt}, juice of {Lime}, {Olive oil}, {Honey}, {Salt}, and {Black pepper} into a smooth dressing.

    ~10 min

  3. 3

    Heat {Olive oil} in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook, turning a few times, until lightly golden in spots and cooked through.

    ~8 min

  4. 4

    Let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes, then toss the {Lettuce}, {Cucumber}, {Tomato}, {Red Onion}, and half the {Fresh cilantro} in a large serving bowl with most of the dressing.

    ~2 min

  5. 5

    Add the warm chicken to the salad, toss gently to combine, and spoon over the remaining dressing. Finish with the rest of the {Fresh cilantro} and serve straight away.

    ~10 min

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Nutrition Facts

Per serving

392
Calories
39g
Protein
20g
Fat
13g
Carbs
4g
Fiber

Percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Dietary Profile
Gluten-Free
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