Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad
A refreshing fusion salad with tender grilled chicken, sweet mandarin oranges, crisp greens, and toasted almonds. Quick to prepare with a clean ingredient list, it’s perfect for healthy weekday meals or vibrant family lunches.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
2 cups mandarin oranges (fresh or canned in juice)
6 cups mixed greens
0.5 cup toasted slivered almonds
0.5 cup sesame dressing (homemade vinaigrette)
Instructions
Season chicken breasts with sea salt and black pepper
Heat skillet with 2 tbsp oil over medium-high heat
Sear chicken 6 minutes per side until 165°F internal temperature
Rest chicken for 5 minutes before slicing
Combine mixed greens and shredded cabbage in a large bowl
Add mandarin orange segments and toasted almonds
Place sliced chicken strips on top of greens
Drizzle with dressing just before serving
Notes
Toast almond slivers in dry pan for 2 minutes
Chill greens in ice water for 10 minutes before serving
Substitute sesame oil with olive or avocado oil if unavailable
Use store-bought low-sugar dried mandarin oranges if fresh not available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://www.blinkitchen.com/mandarin-orange-chicken-salad/