Description
Experience a burst of flavor with Mandarin Chicken Salad, where juicy mandarins meet tender grilled chicken atop crisp lettuce. This vibrant dish is perfect for sunny afternoons or impressing guests, balancing sweet and savory notes with every bite. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Delight in a fresh, crunchy medley that brings smiles all around!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh mandarins, peeled
- 4 cups crisp romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned)
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Chicken: Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- 2. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey until well combined.
- 3. Chop Your Veggies: While the chicken cools, chop lettuce into bite-sized pieces and slice the bell pepper and green onions.
- 4. Toss Everything Together: In a large mixing bowl, combine lettuce, bell pepper, green onions, slivered almonds, and mandarins. Gently toss to mix.
- 5. Add the Chicken and Dressing: Slice grilled chicken into strips or cubes. Add to the salad along with the dressing; toss gently until coated.
- 6. Serve: Transfer the salad to plates or bowls and garnish with extra almonds or mandarin slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg