Oriental Chicken Mandarin Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Oriental Chicken Mandarin Salad, a perfect balance of savory and sweet in every bite. Tender, seasoned chicken breast is pan-seared to perfection and paired with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy mandarin orange segments, crunchy chow mein noodles, and nutty sliced almonds. A zesty homemade dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and a hint of ginger ties the dish together, infusing it with bold, Asian-inspired flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this refreshing dish is ideal for a quick, healthy lunch or a light dinner. Serve it as a standalone meal or alongside your favorite Asian dishes for a truly satisfying experience.
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Mandarin orange segments (canned, drained)
- 0.5 cup Chow mein noodles
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds
- 2 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
Directions
Step 1
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
Step 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
Step 3
In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, mandarin orange segments, chow mein noodles, sliced almonds, and green onions.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and ground ginger to make the dressing.
Step 5
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 6
Top the salad with the sliced chicken and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (936.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1388.9 |
| Total Fat 66.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 19.1g | |
| Cholesterol 295.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3938.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 79.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 45.7g | |
| Protein 124.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 17.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 270.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1903.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories