Name: Chicken, Orange and Walnut Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 tbsp orange juice; 3 tbsp of honey; 2 tbsp mustard; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1 orange; 7 oz chicken breast; 4 handfuls rocket; 1/4 iceberg lettuce; 1/3 pomegranate fruit, seeds; 1/4 cup roasted pecans

Chicken, Orange and Walnut Salad

Delicious and easy to make grilled chicken salad with a orangy dressing.

Cuisine: American Courses: Salad Recipe Keys: Dairy Free Gluten Free High Protein

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Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 15 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 2 Calories: 458 Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Instructions

Peel orange and, cut out the pulp and set aside. Squeeze he juice from the rest of the orange
Mix the ingredients of the dressing in a cup, season with salt and pepper.
Cut the chicken breast into 4 smaller pieces, season with salt, coat with olive oil and place on a hot grill pan - grill for 4 minutes on both sides.
Drizzle the chicken pieces with a tablespoon of dressing and continue to grill for about 1.5 minutes on a slightly lower heat, turn over, drizzle with another tablespoon of dressing and grill for another minute, then remove from the pan and set aside. Once cooled slightly slice into pieces.
Mix the salad leaves and divide it between two plates, then top with the orange and chicken. Sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds and roasted pecans. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 458kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%
Total Carbohydrate 47g16%
Protein 28g57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Chicken, Orange and Walnut Salad