Hoisin Orange Chicken Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Hoisin Orange Chicken Salad—a perfect harmony of refreshing produce and savory-sweet Asian-inspired flavors. Tender, perfectly seasoned chicken breast is seared to golden perfection, then paired with crisp mixed greens, crunchy cucumbers, sweet mandarin orange segments, and a satisfying sprinkle of toasted almonds and sesame seeds. The star of the dish is the irresistible hoisin-orange dressing, a zesty blend of hoisin sauce, fresh orange juice, honey, and garlic that ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 30 minutes, this colorful and nutrient-packed salad is ideal for a light yet satisfying lunch or dinner. Whether you're hosting a gathering or prepping a quick weeknight meal, this crowd-pleaser is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 4 tablespoons Orange juice
• 1.5 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups Lettuce, mixed greens
• 1 medium-sized Cucumber, sliced
• 1 cup Carrots, shredded
• 1 cup Mandarin orange segments (canned or fresh)
• 0.5 cup Almonds, sliced and toasted
• 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, orange juice, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic to make the dressing. Set aside.

Step 4

Prepare the salad base by arranging the mixed greens, sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, mandarin orange segments, toasted almonds, green onions, and sesame seeds in a large serving bowl or platter.

Step 5

Top the prepared salad with the sliced chicken.

Step 6

Drizzle the hoisin-orange dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve the dressing on the side.

Step 7

Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1489.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1597.7

Total Fat 62.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 287.4mg	0%
Sodium 3611.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 135.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.4g	0%
Total Sugars 84.7g
Protein 131.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 442.5mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 2342.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.6%

Protein: 32.2%

Carbs: 33.2%