ORANGE CHICKEN AND MIXED GREENS SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Leafy Green     Poultry     Marinate     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Orange     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup honey
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
8 boneless chicken breast halves with skin
3 oranges, peel and white pits removed
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 large shallot, minced
1 pound mixed greens
1 orange or yellow bell pepper, seeded, thinly sliced
Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

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.

Carole Devine
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Yum!


sandie g
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the salad was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


JohnG
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The orange chicken is always a hit, and the salad is a great way to add some freshness to the meal.


shanur alam
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This was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy orange sauce on the chicken. The salad was also a nice addition.


Irene Baaba Larbi
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Easy to follow recipe, and the end result was delicious! The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The salad was also very refreshing.


Kaleem Sukhera
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Absolutely loved this recipe! The orange chicken was flavorful and juicy, and the mixed greens salad was a great way to balance out the richness of the chicken. Will definitely be making this again!