Best Chicken Citrus Salad Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN CITRUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, shallots, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and sugar. Pour 1/2 of this mixture into a large, resealable plastic bag, and add the chicken breasts. Seal, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Refrigerate the remaining dressing.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. In a large salad bowl, toss romaine lettuce with oranges, celery, and green onions. Set aside.
• Lightly oil grate, and place chicken on grill. Discard the marinade from the chicken. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes each side, or until juices run clear when pierced with a fork. Remove chicken from grill, and slice into thin strips.
• Toss salad with reserved dressing, and top with sliced chicken.

THAI CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SALAD WITH THAI CITRUS DRESSING

Steps:

• Season chicken breasts and grill or bake. Cut chicken into thin julienne strips and set aside. In a hot saute pan over medium high heat saute the onion, garlic, and mushrooms with the oil, tossing, 2 minutes. Set aside. Wash the lettuce leaves, pat dry and place in the center of 6 salad plates. Toss the remaining ingredients with the dressing in a bowl. Add the chicken and sauteed veggies and mix well. Evenly divide the salad and center on the lettuce leaf. Garnish with a cilantro leaf. Serve chilled.
• Mix all of the ingredients together and pour over desired salad, pasta or fruit. It's also great over freshly sliced cucumbers, zucchini, peaches, pears, or apples. Toss and chew!
• Place everything in a mill or coffee grinder and blend 15 to 20 seconds. Remove to a sealable container.

CITRUS-TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the chicken, celery, green onions, and tarragon together in a large bowl. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, orange zest, and mayonnaise. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD TOSTADA WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Chicken: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Season Chicken on both sides with Creole seasoning and kosher salt. Grill on each side until done, or until chicken reaches 165 - 170ºF. Remove from grill.
• While chicken is grilling, lay tortillas on baking sheet. With a fork, poke holes in tortillas, ½ inch apart over the whole tortilla. Lightly brush with olive oil and bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Evenly sprinkle cheese onto tortillas and continue baking until cheese is completely melted.
• Place 2 tortillas on each of four plates. Toss spring mix with citrus vinaigrette, corn kernels, and peppers and mound one-fourth of mixture on top of each plate of tortillas. Sprinkle tomato salsa over salad mix.
• When done, slice the grilled chicken on a clean cutting board and place on top of salad, drizzle with chimichurri sauce. Top with avocado fan.
• Vinaigrette:.
• Mix all ingredients together. Refrigerate drizzle salad before serving.

THAI CITRUS CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• DRESSING:.
• Combine the ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, orange juice, lime juice, and brown sugar together.
• Add salt and freshly ground pepper and taste for seasoning.
• Refrigerate 1 hour to allow flavors to infuse.
• SALAD:.
• Combine the Chinese Cabbage, bean sprouts, sliced red onion and orange segments. (I like to drop everything in a large zip-lock bag).
• Toss with half of the dressing. (Again, if you use a zip-lock bag you can easily pour in half of the dressing, seal and fumble to mix dressing in with salad; place in the refrigerator until ready to use.).
• Add the sliced chicken to a frying pan and brown lightly with a small amount of olive oil.
• Add the remainder of the citrus dressing; bring to a boil; reduce for 30 seconds to allow mixture to thicken slightly.
• Place Chinese cabbage mixture on two dinner plates.
• Arrange sliced chicken on top and pour over the remaining sauce.
• Top with freshly chopped cilantro.

ALMOND-CITRUS CHICKEN & PASTA SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare Pasta Salad as directed on package, reserving Parmesan pouch for later use.
• Stir in all remaining ingredients except spinach.
• Place 1 cup spinach on each of 6 plates; top with pasta salad mixture and reserved Parmesan.

CHICKEN & CITRUS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients.
• Serve immediately.

CITRUS-TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD [2]

Steps:

• Mix the chicken, celery, green onions, and tarragon together in a large bowl. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, orange zest, and mayonnaise. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

CITRUS MARINATED CHICKEN AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill on high.
• Zest 2 of the 3 oranges and put the orange zest in a large, shallow dish. Juice half an orange and add to the zest.
• To the zest and juice, add the garlic, 3 Tbs EVOO, 1/4 t. cayenne, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
• Add the chicken breasts, toss to coat thoroughly, and let marinate for 5 minutes.
• While the chicken is marinating, with a paring knife cut the skin and white pith from the 2 remaining whole oranges, being sure to remove it all. Slice the oranges into disks and place in a salad bowl.
• Cut the radicchio in quarters through the core, cut the core off from each quarter, and then thinly shred the radicchio and add to the oranges.
• Add the red onions and arugula.
• To make the dressing, juice the other half orange into a small bowl and add the pinch of cayenne, the oregano, honey, and mustard. In a slow, steady stream, whisk in the 4 remaining Tbs of EVOO.
• Transfer the marinated chicken to the grill and cook on each side for 5 to 6 minutes, or until cooked through.
• Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes. Lightly toast the bread.
• Thinly slice the grilled chicken on an angle, add to the salad, and then pour the dressing over. Toss to combine and serve with the toasted bread.

SUMMER CITRUS AND PEACH CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Drizzle chicken with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Place chicken on a flat work surface and slice crosswise into strips.
• Place orange juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, tomatillos, shallot, jalapeno, vinegar, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 pepper in a blender. Puree until dressing is smooth.
• Place salad greens in a bowl. Drizzle dressing on top. Add chicken, peaches, avocados, and mint. Crumble dried oranges and sprinkle over the salad.

CITRUS CHICKEN & FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Toss lettuce with chicken, oranges, peppers, onions and cheese in large bowl.
• Add dressing; mix lightly.
• Serve immediately.

STICKY CITRUS CHICKEN WITH GRIDDLED AVOCADO & BEET SALAD

Steps:

• To spatchcock the chicken, flip it over so the backbone is facing you. Using a sturdy pair of kitchen scissors, cut down either side of the backbone, then discard. Turn the chicken over and push down firmly on the breastbone to flatten it out, then make a few slashes in each leg joint. (Or you can ask your butcher to spatchcock the chicken for you.) Put the chicken in a large sealable plastic bag, or a dish.
• Next, make the marinade. Rinse the preserved lemon under running water to remove some of the brine, then separate the middle from the peel (the middle part - the flesh and pips - is very sour) and discard the middle. Finely chop the soft peel until it resembles a paste. Tip into a bowl and add the remaining marinade ingredients and a pinch of salt. Whisk until combined, then pour roughly half the marinade over the chicken and rub it into all the nooks. For the best flavour, leave the chicken to marinate overnight, covered, in the fridge (store the remaining marinade in the fridge too), but if you're short on time, 2 hrs marinating will do.
• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tip the onions and beetroot into a large roasting tin (use your best tin and you can serve the dish straight from it), drizzle with oil and season well. Toss the vegetables to coat and spread them out towards the edges of the tin. Place the chicken on top, skin-side up, and pour over any juices from the bag or dish. Season the chicken well and roast for 45 mins.
• Meanwhile, bring a pan of water to the boil and add the spelt. Cook for 20 mins or until tender, then drain and set aside. Halve each avocado, remove the stones and peel. Chop each piece in half again, if you like. Char the avocado pieces on a hot griddle pan for a few mins - this will give it a smoky flavour.
• Remove the remaining marinade from the fridge and very gently toss the avocado pieces in it, then set them aside. Pour the remaining marinade into a small pan and bring to a rapid boil, then continue cooking for 2-3 mins until you have a sticky glaze.
• Remove the roasting tin from the oven, lift the chicken onto a plate or board and stir the spelt into the vegetables. Place the chicken back on top, dot the avocado pieces around the tin and brush the thickened glaze over the chicken. Return to the oven for a further 5-10 mins. To check the chicken is cooked, pierce the thickest part with a skewer. The juices should run clear, not pink. If you need to, return the chicken to the oven for a further 5-10 mins, then check again.
• Lift the chicken onto a plate, cover loosely with foil and return the roasting tin with the vegetables to the oven for a further 10 mins until the avocado starts to soften. To serve, nestle the chicken back into the tin of veg, scatter over a few small watercress leaves and serve the rest on the side with the yogurt.

CITRUS-TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the chicken, celery, green onions, and tarragon together in a large bowl. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, orange zest, and mayonnaise.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

CHICKEN & ORZO SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add chicken and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until well browned and no longer pink in center. Cut chicken into strips or cubes.
• Combine chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, mandarin oranges and orzo in a large bowl; drizzle with vinaigrette and toss.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Stir in raisins just before serving.
• Season taste with salt and black pepper, if desired. Garnish as desired.
• For Citrus Vinaigrette Combine all ingredients in jar with tight-fitting lid.

CHICKEN AND CITRUS SALAD

Steps:

• Toss all ingredients in a large bowl.

CITRUS-CHICKEN SALAD PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• COMBINE chicken, oranges and nuts in large bowl. Add dressing and parsley; mix lightly.
• REFRIGERATE 1 hour.
• FILL pita halves with lettuce and chicken mixture just before serving.

CITRUS-CHICKEN SALAD PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Combine chicken, oranges and nuts in large bowl. Add mayo and parsley; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Fill pita halves with lettuce and chicken mixture just before serving.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH CHROZO-STUFFED OLIVES IN CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To prepare vinaigrette, heat a small amount of the olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add shallot and cook for 5 minutes to soften. Add juices and vinegar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly and cook until mixture is reduced to 1/4 cup. Let cool, then place in a blender. With blender running, drizzle in remaining oil slowly to emulsify. Chill until ready to use. To prepare olives, carefully stuff with chorizo. Dip each olive in flour, then egg, then bread crumbs. Fry in 325°F oil for a few minutes or until golden brown on all sides. Remove from oil and drain. To prepare salad, season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. While chicken cools, season potatoes with salt and cook in hot oil until tender. Place equal amounts of potatoes onto 4 serving plates. Toss greens with chicken, peppers and enough vinaigrette to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper and place on top of potatoes. Garnish each plate with 4 warm olives. Makes 4 servings. March 2008 California Grown

CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD WITH CITRUS DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix flour and cornstarch in large bowl. Mix green onions, eggs, soy sauce, ginger, fish sauce, lemon peel, garlic, salt and crushed red pepper in medium bowl. Whisk into flour mixture.
• Using rolling pin, lightly pound each chicken breast between sheets of waxed paper to 1/4- to 1/2-inch thickness. Add enough oil to heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 3 inches. Heat oil to 350°F. Working in batches, dip chicken into batter, turning to coat; fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer chicken to paper towels; drain. Cut chicken crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
• Toss greens in large bowl with enough Citrus Dressing to coat. Divide greens among 8 plates. Top with chicken, dividing equally. Drizzle 1 tablespoon dressing over chicken on each plate.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH CHICKEN, CITRUS & AVOCADO

Steps:

• In a small bowl, place the lime juice. Gradually whisk in the olive oil. Mix in the onion, serrano chile, ancho chile powder and cumin to make a dressing. Season the dressing to taste with salt and black pepper. Transfer 2 tablespoons of the dressing to another small bowl and brush over the chicken. Let the chicken stand while preparing the remaining ingredients. Using a thin, sharp knife, remove the skin and white pith from the oranges. Cut them lengthwise in quarters, then slice crosswise. In a large bowl, combine the oranges, tomatoes and cilantro. Heat a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken, cover the pan, and cook until just cooked through, 5-8 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the chicken. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let cool for 10 minutes. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl with the oranges and tomatoes. Mix in half of the remaining dressing. Add the romaine and the remaining dressing and toss to coat. Season the salad to taste with salt and black pepper. Gently fold in the avocado and serve right away. Serves 4.