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.  

Recipe information

• Yield4 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)

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.