Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad Recipe

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By Alex

• Aug 03, 2026 • 0 Comments •

5.0

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

45 mins

Servings

4 People

Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad is bright, fresh and bursting with flavor. In keeping with the summer theme, we love adding some mango salsa too!

If you love salad meals, check out our hearty orzo pasta salad, chinese chicken salad, southwest chickpea salad, tabouli salad, broccoli ramen salad.

Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad

As far as salads go, it’s really important for me that it’s full of flavour. I’m not a fan of bland, wimpy salads at all. I’d rather not eat them. They should also be hearty and filling if I want to have them as a meal.

And this Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad ticks both those boxes. Its bursting with fresh, bright flavours and is a super hearty salad. I know. Because I’ve been eating this all week. I’ve combined all the summer flavours – cilantro, lime, mangoes, spicy jalapenos, grilled bell peppers and onions and a lot of crunch from romaine lettuce.

Trust me when I say, this salad will be the first thing to go on the dinner table. It’s also amazing for grilling while you enjoy the summer sun.

Cilantro Lime Flavours

We are really infusing the salas with the flavours from cilantro and lime. We start by making a marinade that will also double up as a dressing later. So we divide it into half and use part marinade and part as dressing. It’s made of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, cumin, paprika and salt. You can’t go wrong with these flavours.

While the chicken is marinating, you can prep your other ingredients. Wash and dry the lettuce. A salad spinner will come really handy for that. And toss together a quick Mango salsa that’s a must when you are tossing together this salad. Mango salsa adds that perfect sweet spicy balance to this salad.

Mango Salsa

For the mango salsa, you’ll need chopped ripe mangoes, jalapeno, red onions, red bell peppers, mint, cumin, lime juice and salt. It’s so good you’ll be eating it all by itself! But save some for the salad – it really works!

Lets just say, this salad will convert you and you’ll be making it all summer long. It’s so refreshing, and amazing if served cold. You can also combine it with some quinoa or farro if you want to add some grains to your salad but I love it as is.

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Spicy Paprika & Lime Chicken Tenderloins

These Spicy Paprika and Lime Grilled Chicken Tenderloins are a great addition to your BBQ repertoire. Take your taste buds to the Caribbean, Mexico or Spain on a little holiday! Can be cooked outdoors or on a stove. Paleo, Whole30, Keto, gluten-free.

Paprika & Lime Grilled Chicken Tenderloins

Whether you’re heating up the BBQ on a warm summer’s day or you need to give your skillet a bit of a workout, this is a fabulous chicken recipe that I know you will love.

My paprika lime chicken tenderloins are tender and juicy. The spices and citrus used in the marinade will take your taste buds on a little holiday to the Caribbean, Mexico or Spain – your pick!

I used chicken tenderloins because I find the meat more tender than the rest of the chicken breast and it’s easier to work with than the chicken thighs. You can use any chicken meat you like, just adjust the cooking time depending on the size of the pieces. This marinade will also work well with turkey, pork, quail, prawns and even beef.

What Are Chicken Tenderloins?

Still confused about what chicken tenderloins are? They are short, thin cuts taken from beneath the breast of the bird. You might find that some grocers will sell thinner slices of breast meat and call it chicken tenderloins or tender. They tend to be softer than chicken breast when cooked BUT should not be overcooked, they don’t need as long as the chicken breast.

Nutritionally speaking, they are the same as chicken breast meat – high in protein, minerals, low in calories and fat.

Make-Ahead Tip For Paprika Lime Chicken

The chicken tenderloins can be marinated ahead of time for an even more robust flavour; keep uncooked in the fridge for maximum of 3 days and freeze for up to 2 months and simply defrost overnight in the fridge before you want to use it.

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Grilled paprika and lime grilled chicken tenderloins are great with any side dish and can be used in salads, tacos, and wraps. Can be cooked outdoors or on a stove.

Mix the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Rinse the chicken and cut larger pieces in half.
Using your hands, rub the chicken with the marinade. Leave in the bowl, wrap with cling wrap and set aside in the fridge for at least one hour before grilling.
If using a grill plate or a skillet on your stove, heat one teaspoon of coconut oil until sizzling hot. Fry the chicken pieces for 4 minutes on each side and then remove to a plate to rest. Make sure not to overcrowd the frying pan or you will end up with too much meat juice and stewed rather than grilled chicken.
If using a BBQ, heat the plate to sizzling hot and either spray with olive oil or brush with coconut oil. Place chicken pieces on the plate with a little space in between and cook for 4 minutes on each side on medium/high heat with the lid on.
Remove cooked chicken to a serving plate and drizzle with lime juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2-3 tenderloins
Calories: 331
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 783.6 mg
Fat: 16.4 g
Carbohydrates: 4.4 g
Fiber: 1.3 g
Protein: 41.3 g
Cholesterol: 131.4 mg

Keywords: Tenderloins, Chicken, Paprika, Lime, BBQ, Grilling, Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30