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!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and black pepper.
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.
In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, orange juice, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic to make the dressing. Set aside.
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.
Top the prepared salad with the sliced chicken.
Drizzle the hoisin-orange dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve the dressing on the side.
Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1598 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.7 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 287 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 3612 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.6 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 84.7 g | ||
| Protein | 131.2 g | 262% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 442 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2343 mg | 50% | |
*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.
