We last featured this colorful meal in 2019. A Thai-inspired marinade with sweet, sour, and savory flavors works as both a marinade and salad dressing. The dressing is thin, so be sure to toss the salad right before serving. Cooking Methods: This recipe includes instructions for using the grill or stovetop. Select your preferred method.
Thai Marinade and Dressing (ingredients listed separately) - 4 Tbsp
Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
Chopped Salad with Mango and Cashews:
Cucumbers - 10 oz , diced
Lettuce, romaine - 1 head , chopped
Mango, fresh - 1 , chopped
Mint, fresh - 1 Tbsp , chiffonade
Thai Marinade and Dressing (ingredients listed separately) - 4 Tbsp
Cashews, roasted and unsalted - 1/3 cup
Choose Cooking Method
Prep
Make marinade / dressing - Grate ginger. Chop garlic. Combine ginger, garlic, aminos, cooking oil (portion for marinade / dressing), honey, lime juice, vinegar, fish sauce, and toasted sesame oil. Whisk until evenly combined. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Marinate chicken - (If prepping right before cooking, get grill heating while chicken marinates.) Combine chicken with marinade / dressing (portion for chicken). Tenderize with a fork. Marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to a day. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
Heat grill to 425F / 218C degrees, keeping one part over direct heat and one part over indirect heat.
Remove chicken from marinade (discard marinade) and season with some salt and pepper.
Brush grates with cooking oil (portion for chicken) and place chicken over direct heat. Sear chicken on both sides until lightly charred.
Move chicken to indirect heat and continue cooking until chicken is cooked through, 165F / 74C degrees.
Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
Whisk marinade / dressing (portion for salad). Toss with cucumbers, lettuce, mango, and mint. Top with cashews.
Serve chicken with salad on the side. Enjoy!
Prep
Make marinade / dressing - Grate ginger. Chop garlic. Combine ginger, garlic, aminos, cooking oil (portion for marinade / dressing), honey, lime juice, vinegar, fish sauce, and toasted sesame oil. Whisk until evenly combined. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Marinate chicken - Combine chicken with marinade / dressing (portion for chicken). Tenderize with a fork. Marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to a day. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
Remove chicken from marinade (discard marinade) and season with some salt and pepper.
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush with cooking oil (portion for chicken). Add chicken and sear on both sides. Reduce heat to medium and cover chicken with a lid or foil. Continue cooking until chicken is cooked through, 165F / 74C degrees.
Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
Whisk marinade / dressing (portion for salad). Toss with cucumbers, lettuce, mango, and mint. Top with cashews.