Spicy Grilled Chicken Salad Recipes

SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together the buffalo sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste, remembering that buffalo sauce is usually pretty high in sodium. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for 3-4 hours.
• Stir together the Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, dried dill, dried parsley, and onion powder. Season with salt and pepper. Place it in the fridge so the flavors can deepen and combine in the fridge while the chicken marinates. This is a thicker dressing, if you prefer a thinner dressing, add additional olive oil, lime juice, or thin with water or buttermilk.
• Preheat the grill. Remove the chicken from the marinade and let the excess drip off. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes until the chicken has once grill marks and easily releases from the grill. Flip the breasts over. Grill for 5-7 minutes longer, or until a thermometer reads 165°. Remove from grill and let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes. Once cooled, slice the chicken for topping the salad.
• Assemble the salad by tossing together the spinach, red bell pepper, cucumber, celery, and red onion. Top with sliced chicken and dressing. Add fresh parsley if desired.

SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. Set pineapple slices aside. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the juice, oil, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, ginger and cayenne; shake well. Brush some over pineapple slices; set aside. , Sprinkle both sides of chicken with pepper; grill or broil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Cut into strips., Grill or broil pineapple for 2-3 minutes, turning often until browned. To serve, place the greens, peppers, mushrooms and onion in a large bowl; top with chicken and pineapple. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a shallow glass dish, mix the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, El Yucateco Hot Sauce and black pepper. Add chicken, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator overnight, turning occasionally.
• Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken for 6 to 8 minutes each side, or until juices run clear. Once done move to a towel - lined plate and let it sit for 10 minutes.
• Once cool you can either cut it up in strips or little cubes(your choice). Serve it over a salad of your choice. I used romaine lettuce, spinach, arugula, cherry tomatoes, corn,cucumbers, carrots, bell peppers and jalapenos. I always switch it up, use your imagination.
• Mix all the ingredients for the vinaigrette together and serve it alongside the salad. You can use any dressing you like but I prefer a light one such as this.

SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix all the marination ingredients. place chicken breast in this and coat it on both sides. Now set aside for 10 mins.
• Heat a grill pan on high heat. Brush it lightly with oil. Place chicken in the hot pan and let it cook for 5 to 6 mins on each side.
• While the chicken is cooking, in the leftover marinate place bell peppers in and toss well. Place it on grill pan and cook till it is grilled. Once the chicken is done, remove the chicken to a board and let it rest. Place the pineapple and bread on the grill pan and let it toast.
• Remove the pineapples to the board as well. Chop the chicken and pineapples.
• Now assemble the salad, take a pretty place, place some lettuce leaves on it, Dot it with the grilled peppers, onions, pineapples, chicken and bread.
• Top with the dressing generously and serve immediately.

SUNNY'S SPICY RANCH GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WRAP

Steps:

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• Marinate the chicken. In a large plastic bag place chicken, Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing and hot sauce. Rest on the counter up to two hours or refrigerate overnight. If refrigerating, be sure to rest chicken at room temperature for up to two hours before grilling. Grill the chicken. Heat a grill pan to medium high. Remove chicken from marinade, removing excess marinade and discarding. Drizzle olive oil over both chicken breasts and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place smooth side down on the grill. Cook until chicken releases easily and grill marks show, about 5 minutes, then flip and cook 3-5 minutes more. Remove to a plate and rest while preparing the rest of the ingredients. Grill the carrots. Drizzle olive oil over carrot spears and season with salt and pepper. Place spears on medium-high grill and cook until limber and charred on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Remove to a plate. Make salad. In a large bowl add red onion, celery, lettuce, Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing and hot sauce. Chop cooled chicken and add to the bowl. Chop grilled carrots and add as well. Toss to combine. Make wrap. Place wrap on a flat surface and scoop 1 quarter of the salad into the center making sure to spread it across the center without touching the edges. Fold both ends in over the salad, then tuck the long end over and begin to roll tightly until done. Secure with a toothpick or wrap with parchment paper and aluminum foil. Refrigerate and serve chilled or at room temperature.

SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow glass dish, mix the oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken for 6 to 8 minutes each side, or until juices run clear.

SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together 4 tablespoons of buffalo sauce, 1 tablespoon each of honey and fresh lime juice, ½ a teaspoon of paprika and ½ a teaspoon of onion powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place 1½ pounds of chicken breasts in the mixture to marinate for 3-4 hours.
• In a separate small bowl, mix 1 cup of nonfat Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a teaspoon each of fresh dill and parsley to make a dressing. Place in the refrigerator to chill while the chicken marinates.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan.
• Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and allow the excess to drip off. Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes.
• Once the chicken cools, slice it into even pieces.
• In a large bowl, combine 8 cups of baby spinach, 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced cucumber, 1 chopped celery stalk, and ½ a sliced red onion. Top with sliced chicken and drizzle over the dressing.
• Serve with chopped fresh parsley and enjoy!

GRILLED CAJUN CHICKEN SALAD WITH SPICY RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Make seasoning:
• Mix all ingredients in small bowl to blend.
• Make salad dressing:
• Whisk 3/4cup buttermilk, mayonnaise, chopped green onion, chopped fresh parsley, apple cider vinegar, garlic, lemon peel, and 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning mixture in medium bowl until well blended. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store remaining seasoning at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate dressing.)
• Rub remaining seasoning mixture onto chicken. Place chicken in medium bowl. Pour remaining 1 cup buttermilk over chicken, turning to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours, turning occasionally.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove chicken breasts from buttermilk, shaking off excess. Grill chicken until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
• Combine mixed greens, pecans, and raisins in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 4 plates. Cut chicken on sharp diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange atop salads and serve.

SWEET AND SPICY HONEY-GLAZED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SPINACH SALAD AND PANTRY DRESSING

Steps:

• For the chicken: Preheat a grill or oven to 450 degrees F. If using a gas grill, set to medium-high heat on one side and low on the other side. If using a charcoal grill, bank hot coals on one side of the grill.
• Brush the chicken with the oil and season with the spice mix and a liberal amount of salt and pepper. Put the chicken on the hot side of the grill bone-side down, close the lid and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the honey, mustard and soy sauce in a small bowl.
• Flip the chicken, brush with the glaze and grill for 1 to 2 minutes. Move the chicken to the cool side of the grill bone-side down and apply the remaining glaze. Close the lid, open the vents halfway if using a charcoal grill and continue to cook until the chicken registers 160 degrees F in the thickest part, 15 to 20 minutes longer. If using the oven, place the chicken bone-side down on a baking sheet and roast, brushing with the glaze occasionally, until the chicken registers 160 degrees F in the thickest part, 25 to 30 minutes.
• For the spinach salad: In a medium bowl, mix together the spinach, chickpeas and onions in a large bowl; set aside.
• Put a heavy-bottomed skillet on the hot side of the grill, add the bacon and cook until crisp.
• Add the vinegar, mustard, and honey to an almost-empty ketchup container and shake vigorously (or whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey and ketchup in a small bowl). Remove the skillet from the heat and mix in the ketchup mixture to make a warm dressing.
• Pour the dressing over the greens and toss together. Transfer the greens to a platter and top with the chicken.

SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container, combine the first 15 ingredients; mix well. Reserve 1/3 cup for basting and refrigerate. Add chicken to remaining marinade and turn to coat. Seal bag or cover the container; refrigerate overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. Baste with reserved marinade. Continue grilling for 6-8 minutes or until juices run clear, basting and turning several times.

INDIAN-STYLE GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Combine the hot sauce, chili powder, coriander, tandoori paste, oregano, vinegar, lemon juice, and oil in a small bowl. Coat each piece of chicken with the sauce, then discard remaining sauce. Cook the chicken on the grill until juices run clear and the chicken is cooked through, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Set chicken aside.
• Prepare the dressing by mixing the lemon juice, vinegar, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
• For the salad, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, radishes, carrots, and pepper in a large bowl. Slice the cooked chicken and add to the salad. Toss gently with the dressing.