Spicy Honey Chicken Salad

Apparently this is one of the most popular recipes on the Our Best Bites blog.  I can see why.  The chicken itself is to-die-for.  It's the perfect combination of savory, sweet, and spicy.  The salad sets it off nicely by adding tartness, creaminess, and a little bite.  It's amazing.  Seriously.

Spicy Honey Chicken Salad with Honey-Citrus Vinaigrette
Recipe by Our Best Bites

Chicken Ingredients:
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (don't use breasts!)
Cooking spray
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp onion powder (I skipped this and didn't miss it)
1/2 tsp coriander
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder (you could substitute 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper)
1/2 cup honey
1 Tbs cider vinegar


Dressing Ingredients:
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp grated red onion
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
3 Tbs lime juice
2 Tbs honey
3/4 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil


Salad Ingredients:
1 bag baby greens salad mix
1 ripe mango, chilled
2-3 ripe avocados
1/2 small red onion, sliced


For the chicken:
Spray chicken pieces with cooking spray on both sides.  Combine garlic, chili powder, onion powder, coriander, salt, cumin, and chipotle chili powder in a small bowl. Rub spice mixture over all sides of the chicken.  In a separate small bowl, warm honey in the microwave for 15 seconds.  Stir in cider vinegar.  Reserve 2 T of honey mixture in a separate bowl; the rest will be used for glazing the chicken during the cooking process.
Over a medium-high grill or under a broiler, grill or broil rubbed chicken for 2 minutes per side, then brush honey glaze over each side and grill an additional 2-3 minutes per side, reapplying glaze between flips.  When chicken is cooked through, remove from grill and drizzle reserved glaze on top.  Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing.

For the salad:
Combine dressing ingredients with a whisk in a medium bowl.  Set aside.
Peel mango and slice into 1" cubes.  Slice avocados into 1/2" cubes.  Combine in large serving bowl with salad greens.  After chicken has rested for at least 5 minutes, slice into 1/2" cubes and add to salad.  Serve immediately with Honey-Citrus Vinaigrette.
Serves 4-6.