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Grilled Honey-Orange Chicken Salad

Juicy Grilled Honey-Orange Chicken Salad for Summer Bliss

This Grilled Honey-Orange Chicken Salad combines marinated chicken, crisp greens, and juicy oranges for a satisfying summer dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts Can substitute with turkey breast
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
  • ½ cup Orange Juice
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Consider maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For the Salad
  • 4 cups Salad Greens (Baby Spinach or Mixed Greens)
  • 1 piece Red Bell Pepper Sliced
  • 2 pieces Oranges Segmented
  • ½ cup Sliced Almonds
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
  • ¼ cup Fresh Orange Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Shallots Minced
  • Salt and Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Large resealable bag
  • baking pan
  • whisk
  • Large serving platter

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large resealable bag, combine orange zest, orange juice, minced garlic, honey, and dried thyme. Add chicken and seal tightly. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours.
  2. Preheat broiler to high, line a baking pan with foil. Remove marinated chicken, pat dry, season with salt and pepper, and broil for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  3. While chicken is cooking, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, fresh orange juice, and minced shallots in a bowl, adding salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Layer salad greens on a serving platter, add sliced bell pepper and orange segments. Once chicken is cooked, let it rest briefly, slice, and arrange on salad.
  5. Drizzle with the honey-orange vinaigrette and sprinkle with sliced almonds. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover salad components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Marinade chicken can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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