The bright and delicious Mango Chicken Salad is perfect on its own or as scrumptious, creamy sandwich filling. The sweet mango compliments the succulent chicken and adds a tropical flair to each bite!
This Mango Chicken Salad recipe is healthy, bright and oh so satisfying! Plus It’s super versatile and super easy. The textures and the flavors are spot on, you’ll be spreading this chicken salad on everything!
Why you’ll love this Mango Chicken Salad
- Bursting with tropical flavor. Sweet and creamy mango, nestled up with shredded chicken and covered in a tangy greek yogurt dressing – utterly addictive.
- Versatile. Ditch the usual bland sandwich spreads and use this for bagels, croissants, baguettes. It’s even awesome on crackers as an easy appetizer, or sumptuous snack.
- Easy. Just 4 main ingredients and 5 mins prep – done!
How to make this Mango Chicken Salad
Be sure to scroll to the bottom for the full recipe
- Prep your chicken: In a bowl, shred cooked and chilled chicken, then coat in yogurt and mayo mix.
- Prep the salad: Cube mango and add to the chicken with cilantro and seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Serve and enjoy!
What’s the best chicken to use in a chicken salad?
The great thing about this recipe is you can use precooked chicken. Rotisserie chicken is awesome for this as it’s easy and has great flavor. You can of course roast your own chicken, that would be delicious too, it’s all down to how much time and effort you have available!
Can this be made in advance?
This is great soon after the salad is assembled, it also takes on a deeper flavor after a few hours in the fridge. You can shred/dice the chicken several days in advance, then mix and serve.
To store, use an airtight container, the mango chicken salad will last about a week in the fridge. Just make sure to give the salad a stir, you can even refresh the flavor with a little salt and pepper.
Optional add ins
This is great as is, it’s simple, colorful and delicious. But of course you can throw in some other ingredients, if you like!
Dried cranberries are great, capers offer a lovely salty balance to the sweetness of the mango and apples are lovely for a satisfyingly crunchy texture.
Can be frozen!
Freeze for up to 1 month in an air-tight container. Allow to thaw completely and return to room temperature.
Top Tips
- Cilantro amount can vary depending on preference (or can be omitted).
- Mayonnaise and Greek yogurt are interchangeable in this recipe. If you would like a tangier chicken salad use more greek yogurt and less mayonnaise – or vice versa.
- Fresh or frozen mango may be used in this recipe.
Other delicious chicken salads
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Mango Chicken Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. Cooked Chicken Breast
- 2/3 cup Mayonnaise
- 2/3 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups Cubed Mango fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup Cilantro chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop or shred cooked and cooled chilled chicken breast. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix Greek yogurt and mayonnaise with the chicken.
- Add cubed mango, cilantro, and salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Serve on your favorite bread, rolls, or crackers. Also good by itself or in a green salad.
Notes
- Cilantro amount can vary depending on preference (or can be omitted).
- Mayonnaise and Greek yogurt are interchangeable in this recipe. If you would like a tangier chicken salad use more greek yogurt and less mayonnaise – or vice versa.
- Fresh or frozen mango may be used in this recipe.
- Freeze for up to 1 month in an air-tight container. Allow to thaw completely and return to room temperature.
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