Low Fat Mandarin Chicken Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing Low Fat Mandarin Chicken Salad, a perfect blend of vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. This easy-to-make salad features tender, pan-seared chicken breast, juicy mandarin oranges, and crisp mixed greens, all topped with toasted almonds and a zesty low-fat sesame ginger dressing. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this dish is an ideal option for a quick yet satisfying lunch or light dinner. The combination of tangy citrus, nutty crunch, and savory chicken creates a harmony of textures and tastes that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for anyone seeking a healthy, low-fat meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor, this salad will leave you feeling full and refreshed!
Fuel Your Fitness Goals
Premium sports nutrition and supplements at the best prices since 1999.
Over 25 years of sports nutrition excellence
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breast
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (canned in juice, drained)
- 1 quarter cup sliced almonds (lightly toasted)
- 2 stalks green onions (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup low-fat sesame ginger dressing
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Cook the chicken in the skillet for 4-5 minutes per side or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then slice it thinly.
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, and green onions.
Top the salad with the sliced chicken breasts.
Drizzle the low-fat sesame ginger dressing evenly over the salad.
Toss gently to combine and ensure the dressing is evenly distributed.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
289 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.1 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 74 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 507 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 30.2 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 506 mg | 11% | |
*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.
