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Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad

Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad

This Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant mandarin oranges, and mixed greens for a delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Salad Base
  • 3-4 breasts boneless, skinless chicken about 1 pound
  • 2 cups fresh mandarin oranges approximately 4 medium mandarins
  • 6 cups mixed greens spinach, arugula, or spring mix
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds toasted for extra flavor
  • 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • skillet
  • whisk
  • large bowl

Method
 

Cooking Chicken
  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil.
  2. Cook chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool before slicing.
Preparing Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, red onion, and toasted almonds.
  2. Peel mandarin oranges and segment them into bite-sized pieces; add to the salad bowl.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
  4. Drizzle dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat without mashing the ingredients.
  5. Plate generous portions topped with sliced chicken and additional almonds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 22gFat: 19g

Notes

Feel free to customize this salad with additional fruits or nuts as you prefer. Keeping the dressing separate until serving preserves freshness.

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