How to Make Grilled Chicken Citrus Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled Chicken Citrus Salad is a fresh and healthy dish that's perfect for summer. With a combination of grilled chicken, vibrant citrus fruits, and crisp greens, this salad is bursting with flavor and nutrients. Whether you're looking for a light and satisfying meal or a crowd-pleasing dish to serve at a barbecue, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

The key to this salad's success is the combination of juicy citrus fruits and tender grilled chicken. The zesty oranges and lemo...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 8 cups torn romaine lettuce
  • 2 oranges - peeled, segmented, and chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 4 green onions, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    238 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 113mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 99mg
    • Calcium: 126mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1003mg