Best 17 Mandarin Chicken Salad Recipes

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Mandarin chicken salad is a light, refreshing, and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. The combination of juicy Mandarin oranges, tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a dish to impress your guests, this delightful salad is sure to become a favorite. With its vibrant colors and burst of flavors, mandarin chicken salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Here are our top 17 tried and tested recipes!

MANDARIN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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I had this at a party and couldn't get it off my mind. It's a fruity Asian chicken salad that even my family's picky eaters enjoy. I bake my own chicken for more flavor, which adds to the prep time, but pre-cooked or canned chicken will also work just fine.

Provided by KATRINP

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 53m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 teaspoon finely chopped, peeled fresh ginger
⅓ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 (8 ounce) package bow tie (farfalle) pasta
½ cucumber - scored, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced
½ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup coarsely chopped red onion
2 diced Roma tomatoes
1 carrot, shredded
1 (6 ounce) bag fresh spinach
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
2 cups diced cooked chicken
½ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, whisk together the ginger root, rice vinegar, orange juice, vegetable oil, sesame oil, soup mix, sugar, and garlic until well blended. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, and rinse under cold water. Place pasta in a large bowl.
  • To make the salad, toss the cucumber, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, carrot, spinach, mandarin oranges, chicken, and almonds with the pasta. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture, and toss again to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 357.7 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN SALAD



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My sister-in-law introduced me to this colorful mandarin chicken salad with a delicious homemade dressing. I reduced the oil and salt and switched to light soy sauce. Sometimes I substitute toasted sesame seeds for the nuts. -Renee Heimerl, Oakfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
2 teaspoons canola oil
8 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine chicken and teriyaki sauce. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled., In a large bowl, combine salad greens, chicken, oranges, carrot, almonds and onions. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD



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The crispy and fruity chicken salad is refreshing served for lunch, dinner or a potluck supper-either warm or cold. For an easy change of pace, I suggest using a bottled salad dressing.-Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1/3 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced parsley
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve salad or 4 cups torn lettuce
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup chow mein noodles
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a skillet, combine chicken, water, vinegar, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon oil, soy sauce and bouillon. Cook and stir over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is tender and liquid has evaporated. , Meanwhile, for dressing, whisk mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, parsley, mustard, onion and remaining oil until blended. Arrange salad greens on a platter. Top with oranges, chicken mixture and chow mein noodles. Sprinkle with green onion and almonds. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Fat 34g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1020mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD



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Who needs a restaurant when you can have a great homemade Asian-inspired salad on the table in 30 minutes? Try chopsticks tonight.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
2 tablespoons sesame seed
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 bag (10 oz) European-style or romaine salad mix
1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained
1 cup fresh snow (Chinese) pea pods, cut in half if necessary
1/2 cup Asian-style dressing

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place Bisquick mix, sesame seed and ginger in 1-gallon resealable plastic food-storage bag; mix well. In small bowl, mix teriyaki sauce and oil. Coat chicken pieces with oil mixture.
  • Shake about 6 chicken pieces at a time in bag of Bisquick mixture until coated. Shake off any extra mixture. Place chicken pieces in single layer on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix salad mix, orange segments and pea pods. Top with warm chicken pieces and drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN TOSSED SALAD



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From Light & Tasty magazine...submitted by R. Heimerl. I love - just love - this salad! I've served it many times for lunch buddies! The dressing is what makes this dish! I hope you enjoy it too! **Time: allow 1-2 hours of time to marinate chicken and then afterwards another 1-2 hours to chill chicken after cooking. I like to cook the chicken the day before so the salad itself is easy to throw together.***

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1/4 cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce
8 cups mixed salad greens, torn
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained well
2 large carrots, shredded
1/2 cup almonds, slivered and toasted
3 tablespoons green onions, sliced very thin
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

  • In a zippered plastic bag (gallon size), combine the chicken and teriyaki sauce. Seal the bag, turn to coat and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to marinate.
  • Drain and throw away the marinade and place chicken cubes into a large skillet that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
  • Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes over a medium-med. high heat, stirring often until it is cooked through (180 degrees F).
  • Refrigerate chicken until chilled (about 2 more hours).
  • In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients along with the prepared chicken.
  • In a large jar with a tight lid, combine the dressing ingredients and shake well.
  • Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss salad to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 456.5, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 21.3, Protein 32

MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD



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From Southern Living Cookbook 1987 The caption beside the photo says: "Mandarin Chicken Salad is a blend of the traditional chicken salad ingredients with fruits and nuts. It's fancy enough for company."

Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups diced cooked chicken (see directions)
1 cup diced celery
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 cup green seedless grape
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (2 ounce) package slivered almonds, toasted
1 leaf lettuce
additional mandarin orange section (optional)
clusters green grape (optional)

Steps:

  • I recommend baked chicken for the salad. Heat oven to 350 degrees - sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, then after it's cooled a bit, chop chicken and sprinkle with olive oil (if I have chicken with skin, I skip the oil). Bake until done then after it's cooled a bit, chop chicken.
  • After you have cooked the chicken, combine the first 5 ingredients; stir well. Cover and chill.
  • Add mayonnaise, grapes, oranges, and almonds to chicken mixture; toss well. Serve on lettuce. Garnish with additional orange slices and grape clusters, if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

STRAWBERRY MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD



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I made fruity chicken salad for a food-preserving class, and it was a tasty triumph. It's crispy, crunchy, healthy and refreshing and pairs well with garlic bread and iced tea. -Betty Henagin, Medford, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 bacon strips, chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
4 cups torn red leaf lettuce
2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 cups quartered fresh strawberries
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
1 cup salad croutons
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Poppy seed salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Cook chicken in drippings 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°; cut into bite-size pieces., Place lettuces on a large serving platter. Arrange chicken, oranges, tomatoes, strawberries, avocados, croutons, green onions, cheese and bacon over lettuce. Serve with salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 32g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES



Cashew Chicken Salad With Mandarin Oranges image

Iceberg lettuce holds up well and doesn't wilt or get soggy, even after being tossed with the dressing.

Provided by LMillerRN

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
3 cups shredded rotisserie cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups fresh bean sprouts
1/2 cup chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped roasted cashews
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients, stirring well with a whisk.
  • Combine lettuce and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.

MANDARIN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD - PAMPERED CHEF



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Make and share this Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad - Pampered Chef recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tee Lee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, peeled and finely minced
1/3 cup rice vinegar or 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
2 teaspoons sugar
1 garlic clove, finely minced
8 ounces dry bow tie pasta
1/2 cucumber, scored, seeded and sliced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup red onion, coarsely chopped
1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • For dressing combine gingerroot, vinegar, orange juice, vegetable oil, sesame oil, soup mix, sugar and garlic; whisk until well blended.
  • For salad, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water. Place pasta in a large serving bowl.
  • While pasta is cooking, slice cucumber, dice bell pepper , and chop onion.
  • Add cucumber, bell pepper, onion, spinach, mandarin oranges, chicken and almonds to pasta.
  • Pour dressing over salad; toss well and serve immediately.

CHICKEN, AVOCADO AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



Chicken, Avocado and Mandarin Orange Salad image

Make and share this Chicken, Avocado and Mandarin Orange Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 ounces mixed salad greens (I like the butter lettuce mix or the romaine mix)
15 ounces mandarin oranges, well-drained
6 ounces of cooked and sliced chicken breasts
2 very thin slices red onions, cut in half and sliced into crescents
1/4 cup pecans, toasted
1/2 cup of bottled light Italian dressing or 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and cut into chunks (I use Haas avocados, the dark-skinned avocados, but California avocados could also be used)

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, mandarin oranges, chicken, onion and pecans.
  • In a small bowl, combine dressing and 1/2 cup avocado cubes. Mash and blend into dressing. Add remaining avocado cubes and dressing to salad. Toss and serve.

LOW FAT MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD



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From my local paper this recipe takes a popular salad (such as the one served at Wendy's) and reduces the calories by 29 percent and the fat by 41 percent.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
12 cups romaine lettuce, torn into pieces and loosely packed
1 (10 ounce) bag shredded carrots
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted and salted
1 1/2 cups canned mandarin oranges, packed in juice and drained
1 cup red cabbage, shredded
1 cup crisp chow mein noodles
1/4 light mayonnaise
2 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Splenda sugar substitute
2 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in pot of boiling water; reduce heat, cover pot and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken is tender and no longer pink. Once it's thoroughly cooked, remove chicken from pot, cool meat and then dice into bite-sized pieces.
  • Combine all dressing ingredients in medium bowl and mix well with electric mixer until blended. Chill dressing before serving.
  • While dressing chills, combine all salad ingredients in large bowl. Toss dressing into salad or serve dressing on side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.4, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 327.2, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 14.2, Protein 19.6

20-MINUTE MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD



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Enjoy this skillet made chicken and noodle salad that's ready in just 20 minutes - a wonderful dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (3 oz) Oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix
2 tablespoons sesame seed
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts, if desired
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 bag (16 oz) coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in seasoning packet from soup mix. Break block of noodles into bite-size pieces over skillet; stir into butter mixture.
  • Cook noodles 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in sesame seed. Cook about 2 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until noodles are golden brown; remove from heat.
  • In large bowl, mix sugar, vinegar, oil and pepper. Add noodle mixture and remaining ingredients; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 1 g

WENDY'S MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD



WENDY'S MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup corn syrup (or Maple syrup)
3 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
2 tablespoons pineapple juice (or orange juice)
4 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil (olive or sunflower)
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
dash ground black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare dressing by combining all dressing ingredients except vegetable oil and sesame seeds in a blender on high speed. Slowly add oil to mixture (to create an emulsion). Add sesame seeds and blend for just a couple seconds. Pour dressing into a covered container (such as a dressing cruet) and chill until needed. 2. Rub each chicken breast fillet with oil, then lightly salt and pepper each piece. Grill on medium/high heat until done. Chill chicken breasts in refrigerator until cold. 3. When chicken is cold, build each salad by first arranging about 4 cups of iceberg lettuce in the bottom of a large salad bowl or on a plate. 4. Arrange a cup of red leaf lettuce on the iceberg lettuce. 5. Dice each chicken breast into bite-size pieces and sprinkle the pieces from each one over each salad. 6. Arrange about 1/3 cup of mandarin orange wedges on each salad. 7. Next, sprinkle about 1/4 cup of rice noodles and 1/4 cup of roasted sliced almonds on top of each salad. 8. Add desired amount of sesame dressing and serve. (http://www.topsecretrecipes.com) Makes 4 large salads. for salad 4 chicken breast fillets 1 large head iceberg lettuce, chopped 4 cups red leaf lettuce, chopped 1 1/3 cups canned mandarin orange wedges 1 cup rice noodles 1 cup roasted sliced almonds

MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD



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I wanted to have several lady friends over for a lite lunch meal on a hot Summer's day years back. Pondering on what to serve them, I came up with the idea of offering several interesting salads. Mandarin Salad sounded so good. After tasting it, I was stunned to have discovered such a refreshingly enjoyable dish. Why it was...

Provided by Kay Skipper

Categories     Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 c cooked chicken, diced
1 c celery, diced
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp onion, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 c mayonnaise (i use kraft with olive oil or miracle whip)
1 c seedless grapes
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 pkg (2 ounce) slivered almonds, toasted
leaf lettuce
additional mandarin orange slices (optional)
clusters of green grapes (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine first 5 ingredients, stir well. Cover and chill. Add mayonnaise, grapes, oranges, and almonds to chicken mixture; toss well. Serve on lettuce. Garnish with additional orange slices and grape clusters, if desired.

MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
11 oz. can mandarin orange segments drained
1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/4 cup orange juice
2 Tbsp. Mrs. Dash® Original Blend
1 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
3 cups cooked cubed skinless chicken
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
3 Tbsp. canola oil
1/4 cup low sodium chicken stock

Steps:

  • 1. For dressing, place together the oil, vinegar, orange juice, Mrs. Dash® Original Blend, mustard and honey in jar with tight-fitting lid.
  • 2. Cover and shake to mix well; set aside.
  • 3. Combine stock with chicken and celery in medium bowl.
  • 4. Pour dressing over chicken mixture; toss to mix well.
  • 5. Cover and chill for 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
  • 6. Add orange segments and almonds; toss gently before serving.
  • *Chef's hint: Add a small handful of your favorite salad greens to enhance this flavorful preparation.

MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD



Mandarin Chicken Salad image

Who needs a restaurant when you can have a great homemade Asian-inspired salad on the table in 30 minutes? Try chopsticks tonight.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
2 tablespoons sesame seed
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 bag (10 oz) European-style or romaine salad mix
1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained
1 cup fresh snow (Chinese) pea pods, cut in half if necessary
1/2 cup Asian-style dressing

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place Bisquick mix, sesame seed and ginger in 1-gallon resealable plastic food-storage bag; mix well. In small bowl, mix teriyaki sauce and oil. Coat chicken pieces with oil mixture.
  • Shake about 6 chicken pieces at a time in bag of Bisquick mixture until coated. Shake off any extra mixture. Place chicken pieces in single layer on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix salad mix, orange segments and pea pods. Top with warm chicken pieces and drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD



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Similar to the Wendy's mandarin chicken salad

Provided by Laura Harrison

Categories     Chicken Salads

Number Of Ingredients 26

DRESSING
1/2 c corn syrup
3 Tbsp distilled white vinegar
2 Tbsp pineapple juice
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 Tbsp soy sauce
4 tsp sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp ground mustard
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp paprika
1 dash(es) garlic powder
1 dash(es) black pepper
1/2 c vegetable oil
1/2 tsp sesame seeds
SALAD
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
4 c chopped red leaf lettuce
1 large head iceberg lettuce chopped
1 can(s) mandarin oranges drained
1 c rice noodles
1 c roasted almonds - sliced

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all dressing ingredients except sesame seeds and oil in a blender
  • 2. Blend on high speed
  • 3. While blending, slowly add vegetable oil
  • 4. Add sesame seeds and blend 2-3 seconds
  • 5. Pour dressing into a covered container and refrigerate until needed
  • 6. Rub each chicken breast with oil then grill over medium flame until cooked
  • 7. Dice cooked chicken and chill
  • 8. Layer lettuces, chicken, oranges, rice noodles and almonds
  • 9. Serve with dressing

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful salad, use a mix of orange segments and mandarin oranges.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. It should be cooked through but still tender and juicy.
  • Use a light and flavorful dressing to keep the salad from becoming too heavy.
  • Add crunchy vegetables like celery, carrots, or bell peppers for added texture and flavor.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Mandarin chicken salad is a light, refreshing, and flavorful dish that's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its zesty dressing and variety of textures and flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table.

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