Best 9 Thai Chicken And Orange Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a vibrant, flavorful, and healthy dish that's perfect for a summer lunch or a light dinner? Look no further than the Thai chicken and orange salad! This tantalizing dish combines the zesty flavors of Thai cuisine with the sweetness of oranges, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With its vibrant colors and refreshing taste, this salad is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to embark on a culinary journey to Thailand with this delectable Thai chicken and orange salad!

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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

THAI ORANGE CHICKEN



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Slightly sweet, a little spicy and a hint of orange gives this chicken dish a unique flavor that is sure to wake up your taste buds. Serve over Chinese noodles or rice along with a green salad for a delicious, quick meal.

Provided by COOKINGQUEEN75

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 carrots, cut into matchsticks
½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into small pieces
½ cup water
½ cup peanuts
⅓ cup orange juice
⅓ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir carrots, ginger, and garlic until carrots are slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer carrot mixture to a bowl. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the same skillet.
  • Cook and stir chicken in the hot olive oil until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Add carrot mixture, water, peanuts, orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, and red pepper flakes to chicken; stir to combine. Cover and simmer until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove about 1/4 cup sauce from the skillet; whisk in cornstarch until dissolved and sauce is smooth. Pour cornstarch mixture back into chicken and sauce; cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1359.8 mg, Sugar 25 g

THAI CHICKEN AND ORANGE SALAD



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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

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
4 cups spring mix salad greens
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
2 green onions, sliced
1 cup canned bean sprouts, drained
2 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts

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

THAI CHICKEN SALAD



Thai Chicken Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h13m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds boneless chicken breast
3 cups water
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 stalks lemongrass, minced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons Thai chili powder
3 tablespoons canola oil
4 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 red onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped Thai basil leaves or regular fresh basil
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 head romaine lettuce, washed and chopped* see note

Steps:

  • Place chicken breast into a 2 quart saucepan with water (the water should cover the chicken breasts), the kosher salt and half of the lemongrass. Bring to a boil and lower to a simmer for 20 minutes. Remove chicken and cool completely. When cooled chop into 1/2 inch cubes and reserve in refrigerator.
  • Saute garlic, remaining lemongrass and chili powder in oil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely. Next, toss together the celery, onions, mint, basil and cilantro. Combine chicken with sauteed garlic mixture and the salad components, Add salt, lime juice and honey to taste and place on the lettuce to serve.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH THAI-FLAVORED DRESSING



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With rotisserie chickens so readily available, it's easy to buy a pre-roasted bird and pull the meat off the bones for use in recipes that would otherwise likely be too complicated for a weeknight meal. A little shredding and chopping is all it takes to serve up this delicious Thai-flavored chicken salad.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Salad

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups rotisserie chicken, skinned and boned, meat shredded into bite-sized pieces
2 medium celery ribs, cut into small dice
2 medium green onions, sliced thin
chopped honey-roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons white sugar
½ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
Boston lettuce
sliced cucumbers
grated carrots
chopped honey-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix chicken, celery, green onions and peanuts. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, fish sauce, ginger, sugar, red pepper, cilantro and mint, plus 2 Tbs. water.
  • Toss dressing with chicken mixture and serve on a bed of Boston lettuce with the suggested accompaniments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 127.5 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 55.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 791.7 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

THAI CHICKEN AND NOODLE SALAD



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This one-bowl Asian meal is spicy, salty, sour, and sweet-all at once. The secret's in the sauce, made from fragrant kitchen standbys. The salad has terrific texture, with crisp carrots and cucumber, tender noodles, and (if you like) crunchy peanuts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced crosswise
Spicy Asian Dressing for Thai Chicken and Noodle Salad
Coarse salt
3 1/2 ounces Chinese rice noodles, broken in half if long
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
2 carrots, sliced into ribbons with a vegetable peeler
1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
Bean sprouts, chopped peanuts, fresh mint leaves, red-pepper flakes, and sliced scallion greens, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place chicken and half of dressing in a resealable plastic bag (reserve remaining dressing). Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes (or refrigerate up to overnight).
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles until tender. Drain, and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Transfer to a platter.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Working in batches, cook chicken (do not crowd skillet) until cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes; transfer to platter on top of noodles.
  • Top with carrots, cucumber, and basil. Drizzle with reserved dressing, and sprinkle with garnishes, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 38 g

CHICKEN & ORANGE SALAD



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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

150g pack green bean, trimmed
1 fennel bulb
1 large avocado
100g bag watercress, roughly chopped
2 oranges
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded

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

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH ORANGE-GINGER DRESSING



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This Asian inspired salad makes for a lovely luncheon or supper. The contents of the salad can easily be adjusted to whatever you like or have on hand. If you prefer a vegetarian meal, omit the chicken or use tofu instead. Won't be chicken salad but will still be delicious.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons orange juice
3/4 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried orange peel
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch ground cinnamon
6 cups romaine lettuce, cleaned and cut into pieces
1 cup cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into matchstick pieces
1 red pepper, julienned
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges in juice, drained
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional garnish)

Steps:

  • Using a blender or food processor, blend all of the dressing ingredients (yogurt, orange juice, ginger, salt, sugar, orange peel, cayenne and cinnamon) until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • To assemble salads, place lettuce into large serving bowl or onto 4 serving plates. Toss together remaining ingredients except almonds on top of lettuce.
  • Drizzle 1/2 of dressing on salad, reserving remaining portion so that guests can adjust amount to taste.
  • Garnish with sliced almonds (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.5, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 30.4, Sodium 206.6, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 13.8, Protein 15.7

CHICKEN AND ORANGE SALAD



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A refreshing and flavoursome summer salad, adapted from 'Quick Meals'. Vary the yoghurt according to taste preferences. If you want to add more colour variation, use a red capsicum instead of the yellow capsicum, or use ½ a red capsicum and ½ a yellow capsicum.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 oranges
2 skinless chicken breast fillets, cooked and shredded
2 celery ribs, cut into fine strips
2 spring onions, shredded
1 yellow capsicum, cut into fine strips
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
250 g mixed green salad leaves
150 ml natural yoghurt or 150 ml Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, roughly chopped
1/2 cup pecans

Steps:

  • Peel the oranges over a small bowl so as to catch - and reserve - the juice; cut the flesh into segments and place in a separate bowl.
  • Stir in the cooked, shredded chicken, celery, spring onions and capsicum, and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Making the dressing: In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients together, including any reserved orange juice, until well-combined.
  • Arrange the salad leaves and chicken mixture between four plates and pour the dressing over the salad leaves and chicken mixture; and divide the pecan nuts between the four plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.4, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 3.9, Sodium 78, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 11.2, Protein 3.2

Tips:

  • To make the dressing, whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the oranges, celery, and carrots to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Conclusion:

This Thai Chicken and Orange Salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet oranges, crunchy vegetables, and savory chicken is sure to please everyone at your table. Plus, it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try.

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