Jerk Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Jerk Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp. lime juice; 2 tsp. snipped fresh thyme; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 1 tsp. honey; 1 lb. skinless boneless chicken breasts; 1 plantain; 2 red bananas; 1 banana, sliced; 2 tbsp. Jamaican jerk seasoning; 1 red bell pepper; yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips; 6 cups mixed greens, torn; 1 avocado, halved, peeled, seeded, and cut into thin wedges; 1 mango, peeled, and cut into thin wedges

Servings: persons

1/3 cup olive oil
2 tbsp. lime juice
2 tsp. snipped fresh thyme
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. honey
1 lb. skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 plantain
2 red bananas
1 banana, sliced
2 tbsp. Jamaican jerk seasoning
1 red bell pepper
yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
6 cups mixed greens, torn
1 avocado, halved, peeled, seeded, and cut into thin wedges
1 mango, peeled, and cut into thin wedges

1
Combine oil, lime juice, thyme and honey in a canning jar; screw on the lid and shake well.
2
Remove 1 tbsp.
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dressing; set remaining dressing aside.
4
Rinse chicken breast and pat dry.
5
Brush chicken and plantain or red bananas with 1 tbsp.
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dressing.
7
Rub jerk seasoning onto chicken.
8
Grill chicken on an uncovered grill until no longer pink.
9
Remove chicken, cut into strips and set aside.
10
Grill plantain or red banana slices (don't grill if using yellow banana) and pepper strips over medium coals for 8 minutes or till tender.
11
In a large bowl, gently toss together greens and remaining dressing.
12
Divide among 4 large plates.
13
Top each serving with one-fourth of the chicken, sweet peppers, plantain or banana, avocado and mango.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp. lime juice, 2 tsp. snipped fresh thyme, 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, and more.

Yes, Jerk Chicken 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.

Jerk Chicken Salad

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