Chicken, Mango, and Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken, Mango, and Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rice, preferably short grain; 1 1/3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4); 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 3/4 cup chopped red onion; 1 mango, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 avocado, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 3 1/2 tablespoons lime juice (from about 2 limes); 3/4 cup chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the rice until just done, 10 to 15 minutes.
2
Drain.
3
Rinse with cold water.
4
Drain thoroughly.
5
Coat the chicken with the 1 tablespoon oil.
6
Season with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
7
Heat a grill pan over moderate heat.
8
Cook the breasts until just done, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
9
Alternatively, heat the tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan and season and cook the chicken as directed above.
10
When the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut it into 1/2-inch dice.
11
Toss the rice with the chicken, onion, mango, avocado, the 1/3 cup oil, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, the lime juice, and cilantro.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups rice, preferably short grain, 1 1/3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4), 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon cooking oil, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken, Mango, and Rice Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken, Mango, and Rice Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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