Chicken Pastor Salad With Avocado Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Chicken Pastor Salad With Avocado Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup orange juice; 1 (3.5-ounce) package (about 1/2 cup) annatto seed paste (achiote); 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup honey; 6 skinned and boned chicken breast halves (3 1/2 pounds); Sesame seeds; ½ cups mixed salad greens; 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes; 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced; 16 miniature fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)

Servings: persons

1 cup orange juice
1 (3.5-ounce) package (about 1/2 cup) annatto seed paste (achiote)
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup honey
6 skinned and boned chicken breast halves (3 1/2 pounds)
Sesame seeds
½ cups mixed salad greens
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
16 miniature fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)

1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Place chicken in a large zip-top freezer bag. Pour orange juice mixture over chicken. Seal and chill 8 hours, turning occasionally.
2
Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade.
3
Grill chicken, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350u00b0 to 400u00b0) about 15 minutes or until done, turning once. Cool completely; cover and chill at least 1 hour. Slice chicken into strips, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
4
Combine salad greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and mozzarella, tossing well. Top with chicken strips, and serve with Avocado Vinaigrette.

1452

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

160

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup orange juice, 1 (3.5-ounce) package (about 1/2 cup) annatto seed paste (achiote), 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup honey, and more.

Yes, Chicken Pastor Salad With Avocado Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken Pastor Salad With Avocado Vinaigrette

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