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Traditional Pakistani tandoori chicken salad with herbs, spices, and mint yogurt sauce.

Healthy & Flavorful Tandoori Chicken Salad (Protein-Packed Recipe)

Chicken Salad is given a Pakistani twist with juicy tandoori chicken and refreshing mint-yogurt dressing . A soft and smoky chicken breast marinated in tandoori is grilled and served with fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and onions. A cool mint-yogurt dressing adds gut-friendly probiotics and improves flavor. This chicken salad is ideal for managing weight because it is low in fat and high in protein. It's a simple, wholesome meal that blends contemporary wellness with Desi flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Pakistani
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g chicken breast, boneless
  • 3 tbsp plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp tandoori masala
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cup mixed green (chopped corainder, lettuce, shredded cabbage)
Mint-Yogurt Dressing
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Combine the yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and spices in a bowl. Give the chicken at least an hour to marinate.
  2. Grill or pan-sear the chicken until fully cooked, then cut into strips.
  3. Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and mixed greens in a large bowl.
  4. The dressing is made by whisking together yogurt, mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  5. Mix the salad with the dressing, add the grilled chicken on top, and serve right away.

Notes

You don't have to use store-bought salad mixtures for the mixed greens. For freshness and flavor, you can make your own blend in Pakistan with locally accessible ingredients like spinach, lettuce, coriander, and mint. Try adding shredded cabbage or tender methi (fenugreek leaves) for a seasonal variation. To suit your taste, adjust the amount of spice in the tandoori marinade. Chicken tastes better when grilled, but pan-searing is also a good option. Because of its adaptability, this chicken salad is ideal for anybody seeking a high-protein desi-style salad or for weight management.