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Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad

Zesty Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad That's Simply Irresistible

This Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad is a nutritious and delightful dish, bursting with juicy flavors and Whole30 compliant ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts You can substitute rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
  • Olive Oil For coating and roasting chicken; consider avocado oil for a variation if preferred.
  • Salt & Pepper To enhance flavor; adjust seasoning to your taste as needed.
For the Salad Base
  • 4 stalks Celery Chopped; can swap with apples for a sweet twist.
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise Provides creaminess; use Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 2 tablespoons Stone Ground Dijon Mustard Adds tang; substitute with regular mustard in a pinch.
For the Sweet Touch
  • 5 Cutie Mandarin Oranges Peeled and segmented; fresh is preferred over canned.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad
  1. Preheat your oven to 450ºF (232ºC).
  2. Coat 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Roast in a baking dish for 25 to 30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165ºF (74ºC).
  3. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Once cooled, chop or shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken with chopped celery, mayonnaise, and stone ground Dijon mustard. Stir gently until well combined.
  5. Fold in the peeled and segmented mandarins carefully to maintain their delicate texture.
  6. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and serve immediately on greens, with bread, or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh mandarin oranges and adjust seasoning to taste. This salad is versatile; try adding nuts for extra crunch!

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