How to Make Grilled Mojo Chicken Salad With Asparagus and Oranges - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is the perfect time to fire up the grill and enjoy a refreshing and light meal, and this Grilled Mojo Chicken Salad with Asparagus and Oranges is exactly what you need for a delicious and healthy dinner. The combination of zesty flavors and vibrant colors in this salad is sure to impress your family and friends, making it the perfect dish for your next backyard barbecue or summer gathering.

The star of this salad is the grilled mojo chicken, which is marinated in a tangy and fl...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup orange juice concentrate
  • ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper, to taste
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 ¾ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 oranges
  • 1 bunch medium asparagus, tough ends snapped off
  • 12 cups mixed salad greens

Information

  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Whisk first seven ingredients plus 2 Tbs. oil in a 2-cup measuring cup. Pour all but 3/4 cup of mixture into a gallon-sized zipper bag. Add chicken; seal and refrigerate 30 minutes to 4 hours. Whisk 1/4 cup of oil into remaining mixture for dressing. Peel and section oranges. Sprinkle asparagus with oil, salt, pepper.
  • Build a fire on only one side of grill (to conserve charcoal). When coals are covered with white ash, place chicken on rack over direct heat, cover and grill until well browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Turn, cover and grill another 4 to 6 minutes. Remove chicken and add asparagus, spears perpendicular to rack. Grill 3 to 5 minutes, until well browned and just cooked through.
  • Remove chicken and let stand for 5 minutes or up to 1 hour. Cut, crosswise, into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Toss greens, oranges, salt and pepper with most of the dressing. Arrange salad in six shallow bowls. Place chicken and asparagus over each. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
  • Nutrition

    386 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 290mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 104mg
    • Calcium: 143mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1071mg