Grilled Honey-Orange Chicken Salad
Ingredients
The salad
-
3
pieces
skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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4
cups
salad greens
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1
medium
red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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2
medium
oranges, peeled and sectioned
-
to taste
sliced almonds, toasted
The marinade
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2
tsp
orange zest
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⅓
cup
fresh orange juice
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4
cloves
garlic, minced
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2
Tbsp
honey
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1 ½
tsp
dried thyme or savory
The dressing
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2
Tbsp
olive oil
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2
Tbsp
white wine vinegar
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2
Tbsp
fresh orange juice
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2
cloves
garlic, minced
-
1 ½
tsp
shallots, finely chopped
-
to taste
salt and pepper
Instructions
- Combine marinade ingredients and pour over chicken in a resealable bag; marinate for 6 to 8 hours in the fridge.
- Preheat the broiler and line a broiler pan with foil; place chicken on the pan and discard the marinade.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then broil 5 to 6 inches from heat for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once until cooked through.
- While chicken is broiling, mix dressing ingredients in a jar or bowl and shake or whisk until combined.
- Divide salad greens among plates and top with peppers and orange sections.
- Slice the cooked chicken and arrange over the greens, then drizzle with dressing and garnish with almonds if desired.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
273
Total fat
7.9g
Total carbohydrates
13.4g
Total protein
35.6g
Sodium
0mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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