Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful culinary experience that combines the vibrant flavors of orange chicken and the refreshing crunch of mixed greens salad. This irresistible fusion of sweet, tangy, and savory will leave you craving more. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where crispy orange chicken takes center stage, coated in a luscious sauce that bursts with citrusy goodness. Alongside this delectable main course, a medley of mixed greens, tossed in a light and tangy dressing, provides a refreshing contrast that balances the richness of the chicken. Join us as we guide you through the steps of creating this exceptional dish, ensuring a memorable meal that will impress both your palate and your dinner guests.
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ORANGE GRILLED CHICKEN GREEN SALAD
This refreshing salad from Sue McKenney of Eagle, Michigan makes a wonderful light supper on a warm summer evening. Or leave out the chicken and serve it as a side dish to enhance any main course. It's sure to become a favorite at your house, too.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Slice and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, orange juice, oil, parsley, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, celery, orange sections, onion and cranberries. Divide among individual serving plates. Top with chicken. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MIXED BABY GREENS SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine greens, oranges and cucumber in a salad bowl. In a small bowl, combine vinegar and sugar. Whisk in vegetable oil and sesame oil. Pour dressing over salad. Add sesame seeds, salt and pepper and toss.
ORANGE CHICKEN AND MIXED GREENS SALAD
Categories Salad Chicken Leafy Green Poultry Marinate Wheat/Gluten-Free Orange Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix 2/3 cup orange juice, honey, 3 garlic cloves, minced thyme and orange peel in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat. Cover and chill overnight, turning occasionally.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.
- Boil reserved marinade in heavy small saucepan until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Cut oranges between membranes to release segments. (Chicken, reduced marinade and orange segments can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover separately and store at room temperature. Rewarm marinade before using.)
- Whisk oil, vinegar, shallot and remaining 1/4 cup orange juice and garlic clove in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Combine greens, bell pepper and orange segments in a very large bowl. Toss with dressing. Arrange greens in center of large platter.
THAI CHICKEN AND ORANGE SALAD
A creamy peanut butter dressing provides a Thai twist to this main dish chicken salad. You if you have leftover cooked chicken breasts, feel free to use it. It will make the recipe even quicker.-Katia Lane, Madison, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients; set aside. , In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., On four plates, divide the salad greens, red pepper, onions, bean sprouts and oranges. Slice chicken; arrange on salads. Sprinkle with peanuts; drizzle with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ORANGE, WALNUT, GORGONZOLA AND MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
A tasty summery salad made with fresh oranges, red onions, glazed walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese, then topped with a homemade citrus vinaigrette! Easy and delicious!
Provided by FAITHFUL96
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
- In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
- In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.
- Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 127.8 mg, Sugar 16.7 g
ORANGE ALMOND MIXED GREEN SALAD
This is a quick and easy salad idea with a homemade vinaigrette drizzled over a mixture of lettuce, mandarin oranges, and almond slivers.
Provided by Chef Stef
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine canola oil, vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and dry mustard in a jar with a lid. Shake until ingredients combine into a dressing.
- Toss lettuce, oranges, and almonds together in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 314.9 mg, Sugar 14 g
ORANGE FRUIT CHICKEN SALAD
Get ready for one of the most delicious chicken salads you will ever eat! All ingredients can be increased to suit taste. Double recipe if feeding more than 4 people.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Oranges
Time 2m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the dressing: mix all ingredients, and adjust all ingredients to suit taste.
- For the salad: Mix all ingredients EXCEPT the greens; toss lightly with citrus dressing, chill for about 1-2 hours.
- Divide the salad greens into salad bowls.
- Top or mix with chilled chicken salad/citrus dressing mix.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.7, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 63.8, Sodium 334.9, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 16.2, Protein 19.8
MANDARIN MIXED GREENS SALAD
Asian flavors sparkle in this 20-minute salad!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In 1-quart saucepan, cook almonds and 4 teaspoons sugar over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and almonds are coated; cool and break apart.
- In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients. Refrigerate until serving time.
- In large bowl, toss salad ingredients, dressing and almonds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g
CHICKEN & ORANGE SALAD
It's easy to get your five a day with this zesty fresh salad, full of vitamin C, fibre and folic acid.
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish, Snack, Starter, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook the beans in a large pan of boiling salted water for 4-5 mins. Cool under cold water and put in a bowl. Finely slice the fennel bulb, cutting away the core.
- Peel and slice the avocado and add to bowl with watercress. Peel the oranges, cut out the segments and add to bowl. Squeeze the rest of the orange juice into a bowl and mix with the olive oil to make a dressing. Toss salad in the dressing, scatter over chicken, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Fat 36 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 45 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
MIXED GREEN AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD
Found this recipe in Shape Magazine and thought I'd give it a try. It is a flavorful and healthy salad and is one of my DH's favorites. Sometimes I add bean sprouts, wontons or crispy rice sticks.
Provided by E.A.4957
Categories Citrus
Time 6m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Drain mandarin oranges, reserving oranges in a large bowl and juice in a medium bowl.
- To the mandarin juice, add olive oil, vinegar, dijon mustard and pepper. Whisk until blended.
- In the large bowl, add lettuce, spinach and cabbage to the reserved oranges.
- Pour dressing over all and toss well to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Tips:
- For the Orange Chicken:
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into 1-inch pieces for a tender and juicy chicken.
- Make sure to coat the chicken in the cornstarch mixture evenly before frying. This will help create a crispy coating.
- Use a large wok or skillet to fry the chicken in batches. Don't overcrowd the pan, or the chicken will not cook evenly.
- Once the chicken is fried, remove it from the pan and set it aside. Then, make the orange sauce in the same pan.
- Add the chicken back to the pan with the orange sauce and cook until heated through. Serve immediately.
- For the Mixed Greens Salad:
- Use a variety of greens for a more flavorful salad. Some good options include spinach, arugula, romaine lettuce, and kale.
- Add some chopped vegetables to the salad for added nutrition and flavor. Some good options include carrots, celery, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
- Use a light vinaigrette dressing to keep the salad light and refreshing. A simple vinaigrette can be made with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Serve the salad immediately after dressing it.
Conclusion:
This recipe for Orange Chicken and Mixed Greens Salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the salad is light and refreshing. This meal is also relatively easy to make, and it can be on the table in under an hour. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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