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Zesty Orange & Chicken Salad

Lucy Figueiredo
Get ready for a burst of flavor with my zesty orange and chicken salad! Juicy orange slices, tender chicken breast, and crisp greens are tossed together with a tangy citrus vinaigrette, creating a refreshing and satisfying meal. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner, this salad is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

Chicken Thighs

  • 1 pack of boneless and skinless chicken thighs 3 lbs
  • 2 tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp of sea salt
  • 1 tsp of ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp of garlic powder
  • 1 tsp of paprika
  • 1 tsp of red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp of parsley
  • ¼ cup of garlic buffalo wing sauce

Salad

  • 2 cups lettuce of your choosing
  • pickled beets
  • 1 whole orange sliced
  • 1/4 cup toasted almonds
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup onions sliced

Zesty Orange Dijon Dressing

  • 2 oz freshly squuezed orange
  • 1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olivia Oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds

Instructions
 

Instructions for Chicken Thighs

  • Place boneless chicken thighs in a mixing bowl.
  • Season with EVOO, sea salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, parsley and buffalo wing sauce.
  • Mix well making sure to coat every piece of chicken with this seasoning.
  • Place in a heat proof baking dish.
  • Line baking dish with parchment paper, if desired, for easy clean up.
  • Bake in an Airfryer for 25 minutes on 425℉. Make sure to flip chicken half way through for an evn golden coating all around.
  • If you don’t have an air fryer, bake for the same amount of time and temperature in your regular oven.
  • Remove chicken from oven and let it sit a few minutes to cool down, then slice into strips or bite size pieces.

Instructions for Viniagrette

  • Combine these ingredients in a small jar, place lid on it and mix well.
  • Pour over salad. Serve immediately.

Instructions for Salad

  • While chicken is cooking, prepare the salad and dressing.
  • In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, pickled beets, orange slices, sliced almonds, crumbled feta cheese and onions.
  • In a small jar combine all ingredients for the dressing. Shake it up and leave to the side.
  • Add the sliced chicken to the salad, and drizzle the dressing over the top. Toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!
Keyword chicken, orange, salad, viniagrette, zesty
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