Five Spice Chicken and Orange Salad
Delight your taste buds with this Five Spice Chicken and Orange Salad, a vibrant and flavorful recipe that combines aromatic Chinese five spice chicken with juicy orange segments, crisp fennel, and mixed salad greens. Perfectly balanced with the crunch of toasted almonds and a tangy honey-Dijon dressing, this salad offers a refreshing medley of textures and sweet-savory notes. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a quick and wholesome option for lunch or a light dinner. Garnished with fresh parsley, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious—a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their salad game with bold, Asian-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 oranges
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 fennel bulb
- 0.5 cup almonds (sliced and toasted)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
Rub the chicken breasts with Chinese five spice powder, kosher salt, and black pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in the skillet and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown on the outside. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the oranges by peeling them and cutting them into segments. Set aside.
Thinly slice the fennel bulb using a mandoline or sharp knife.
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, orange segments, fennel slices, and toasted almonds.
Make the dressing by whisking together honey, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Divide the salad between two plates and top with the sliced five spice chicken.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your vibrant and flavorful Five Spice Chicken and Orange Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1606 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.4 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 206 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 1392 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.2 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.0 g | ||
| Protein | 87.5 g | 175% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 506 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3022 mg | 64% | |
*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.
