Best Orange Avocado Chicken Salad Recipes

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CHICKEN, AVOCADO AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



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Make and share this Chicken, Avocado and Mandarin Orange Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 ounces mixed salad greens (I like the butter lettuce mix or the romaine mix)
15 ounces mandarin oranges, well-drained
6 ounces of cooked and sliced chicken breasts
2 very thin slices red onions, cut in half and sliced into crescents
1/4 cup pecans, toasted
1/2 cup of bottled light Italian dressing or 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and cut into chunks (I use Haas avocados, the dark-skinned avocados, but California avocados could also be used)

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, mandarin oranges, chicken, onion and pecans.
  • In a small bowl, combine dressing and 1/2 cup avocado cubes. Mash and blend into dressing. Add remaining avocado cubes and dressing to salad. Toss and serve.

ORANGE-AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD



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Orange sections and avocado slices surround this hearty salad, making for a pretty presentation. It's a refreshing summer main dish for both lunch and dinner. -Shelia Garcia, Mantachie, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons salt, divided
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup coarsely chopped carrots
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Torn salad greens
6 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
4 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine lime juice and 3/4 teaspoon salt; cover and refrigerate. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, peas, carrots, celery and parsley. Combine the mayonnaise, orange juice, pepper and remaining salt; pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Place greens on a serving platter or individual plates. Top with chicken salad; arrange orange sections and avocado slices around salad. Sprinkle with green onions. Drizzle with lime juice mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 28g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 577mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS WITH SPINACH, AVOCADO AND ORANGE SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks with Spinach, Avocado and Orange Salad Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Mealime

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 chicken drumsticks
3 cloves garlic
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp pure liquid honey
1/2 tsp parsley flakes
1 orange
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt
black pepper
1/2 avocado
2 1/2 large handfuls or 1/2 (5 oz/142 g pkg) baby spinach

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a small baking dish with non-stick aluminum foil (optional). Place 4 chicken drumsticks in dish and season with salt and pepper. Put dish in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Meanwhile... 2. Peel and crush (or mince) 2 cloves garlic. In a small bowl, mix together garlic, 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp pure liquid honey, and 1/2 tsp parsley flakes. Set aside. 3. After chicken has been cooking for 10 minutes, remove dish from oven, pour sauce over chicken and turn to coat evenly. Put back in the oven and bake until cooked through, 10-15 minutes.Meanwhile... 4. Squeeze juice from 1/4 orange into a salad bowl. Peel and crush (or mince) 1 clove garlic and add to salad bowl. Then add 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/8 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper. Whisk together. 5. Peel remaining 3/4 orange, cut into slices, and add to salad bowl. Cut 1/2 avocado into cubes while still in skin, scoop out with a spoon, and add to salad bowl. 6. Wash and dry 2 1/2 large handfuls (1/2 pkg) baby spinach in a salad spinner and add to salad bowl. Alternatively, you can wash spinach in a colander, then transfer to a paper towel and pat dry. 7. Serve honey garlic chicken drumsticks with the spinach, avocado and orange salad on the side. Enjoy for dinner and lunch!

CRISPY ORANGE CHICKEN WITH FENNEL, AVOCADO AND ORANGE SALAD



Crispy Orange Chicken With Fennel, Avocado and Orange Salad image

Make the salad first and chill. The contrast in temperature makes the salad as do the sweet/hot/creamy/crunchy flavors and textures. A Foster's Farm reciple winner.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 -1 1/2 lb thin-sliced chicken breast fillet
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar (may substitute white wine vinegar)
2 teaspoons sugar
2 large navel oranges, zest of, finely shredded and divided
2 teaspoons salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large fennel bulb, trimmed
1 large avocado
1 serrano chili
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/3 cup peanut oil or 1/3 cup corn oil

Steps:

  • In large bowl, whisk together orange juice, champagne vinegar, sugar, 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Set aside.
  • Chop fennel bulb into small cubes. Peel avocado, remove pit and chop into small cubes. Cut chile in half lengthwise, remove and discard seeds and finely mince. Add remaining zest of 1 orange, fennel, avocado and chile to dressing; toss gently and refrigerate while preparing chicken.
  • Preheat oven to 200°F Place flour in shallow bowl; combine with remaining salt and pepper. In second shallow bowl, beat eggs well with fork. Place panko breadcrumbs in third shallow bowl; stir in zest from one orange.
  • In large skillet over medium-high heat, warm oil. Dredge each chicken fillet in flour mixture, then dip in eggs and coat with panko-orange mixture. Place coated chicken in hot oil and saute, about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked throughout. Remove chicken with tongs and place on cooling rack over a cookie sheet in oven to keep warm.
  • To serve, place salad on plates. Top each salad with one or two chicken fillets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 781.8, Fat 42.1, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 165.6, Sodium 1763.6, Carbohydrate 63.7, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 6.3, Protein 38.2

AVOCADO SALAD WITH ORANGE-WASABI GLAZED CHICKEN



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A very flavorful salad accented with sliced grilled chicken that has been glazed with a caramelized orange and wasabi sauce.

Provided by Darren Bezanson

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Avocado Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 grilled skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup water
½ cup red wine
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon wasabi paste
½ cup diced tomatoes
¼ cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 limes, juiced
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
salt and pepper to taste
hot sauce to taste
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Slice chicken strips and set aside.
  • In a large, nonreactive pot, heat sugar and water together over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until caramelized to a deep amber color. Remove from heat and slowly (and very carefully--use an oven mitt!) add wine. Return to heat and stir until all particles are dissolved. Stirring constantly, add orange juice and wasabi, adjusting the amount to taste.
  • Brush chicken strips with the glaze, and then place on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until heated through.
  • While chicken is warming, toss together the tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, avocados, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Adjust seasonings to taste, and spoon mixture onto the greens. Top with warmed chicken strips and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.8 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 99.1 mg, Sugar 46.5 g

CHICKEN, MANGO & AVOCADO SALAD WITH ORANGE DRESSING



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Make and share this Chicken, Mango & Avocado Salad With Orange Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Happy Harry 2

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 poached boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 large mango, peeled, pitted and sliced
1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
6 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup orange juice, fresh is best
3 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2-3/4 teaspoon orange rind, grated
salt & pepper, to taste
lettuce leaf (optional)

Steps:

  • Arrange lettuce leaves on a platter.
  • Arrange next four ingredients over lettuce to make eye appealing.
  • Place next five ingredients in a large jar, close & shake well.
  • Taste dressing before using, add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon over salad and serve.
  • You should have enough leftover dressing to marinade some chicken or pork for another dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.9, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 45.6, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 12.9, Protein 15.6

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