Name: Tropi-Cobb Salad
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tsp. ground coriander; 1 tsp. ground cumin; ½ tsp. ground turmeric; ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; 7 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 6 garlic cloves, lightly crushed; 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into (¾") pieces; Kosher salt; 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice; 2 ripe avocados, sliced; 2 small ripe mangoes, sliced; ¼ red onion, thinly sliced; 6 cups torn Little Gem or green lettuce leaves; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; Flaky sea salt, mild red pepper flakes, and basil and/or mint leaves (for serving)

lettuces with mango avocado cherry tomatoes chicken basil and red onion

Photo by Alex Lau

Tender lettuces get topped with juicy spiced chicken, ripe mangos, soft avocado, and cherry tomatoes. There's so much flavor and texture going on that there's barely a need for a dressing: just a hit of lime juice, salt, and EVOO, and dinner is done.

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Recipe information

Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

1 tsp. ground coriander

1 tsp. ground cumin

½ tsp. ground turmeric

½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

7 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

6 garlic cloves, lightly crushed

4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into (¾") pieces

Kosher salt

2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

2 ripe avocados, sliced

2 small ripe mangoes, sliced

¼ red onion, thinly sliced

6 cups torn Little Gem or green lettuce leaves

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Flaky sea salt, mild red pepper flakes, and basil and/or mint leaves (for serving)

Preparation

Step 1
Mix coriander, cumin, turmeric, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl; set aside. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add garlic and cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown all over, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Season chicken with kosher salt and add to skillet. Cook, tossing occasionally, until chicken is golden brown and nearly cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle reserved spice mix over. Toss several times to coat and let chicken sit in skillet until cooked through, about 1 minute longer. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
Step 2
Whisk lime juice and remaining 5 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl; season dressing with kosher salt.
Step 3
Arrange lettuce, chicken, avocado, mango, onion, and tomatoes on a platter. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with sea salt and red pepper flakes and scatter herbs over.

Recipe notes

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