Best Orient Express Chicken Salad Recipes

Orient Express Chicken Salad image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 cup sesame ginger marinade
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 cup chow mein noodles
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger and red pepper flakes if desired. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., In a large bowl, toss the salad greens, noodles, onions, cheese, cranberries and sesame seeds. Divide among four plates. Top with oranges and almonds. Cut chicken into diagonal slices; arrange over each salad. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts :

Orient Express Chicken Salad image

Provided by R.Lynn

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 oz each)
1 cup sesame and ginger marinade
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 (5 ounce) package mixed baby lettuces and spring greens
1 cup chow mein noodles
1/2 cup green onion
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

Place chicken and marinade in a plastic bag. Seal bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk the next five ingredients for dressing. Refrigerate.
Discard marinade. Broil chicken 4 inches from heat for 10-12 minutes or until juices run clear. Slice and set aside.
In a bowl, toss the next six ingredients. Divide among plates. Top with oranges, almonds and chicken.
Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.3, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 76.8, Sodium 480.9, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 16.3, Protein 35.4