Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups white vinegar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, minced; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon or 1 tablespoon dried tarragon; ⅔ cup vegetable oil; 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts; 8 large fresh spinach leaves; 16 unsweetened mandarin orange segments; 4 green onions, tops included, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups white vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon or 1 tablespoon dried tarragon
⅔ cup vegetable oil
4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 large fresh spinach leaves
16 unsweetened mandarin orange segments
4 green onions, tops included, finely chopped

1
Marinade: In a large resealable plastic bag, mix vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, pepper, tarragon and oil.
2
Remove and reserve 1/2 cup for dressing the final salad.
3
Slice chicken into strips about 2-inches long.
4
(Chicken that is partially frozen is easier to slice).
5
Add chicken pieces to marinade in the bag; seal and refrigerate for 1 hour.
6
Meanwhile, wash and thoroughly dry spinach leaves.
7
Line 4 salad plates with leaves and refrigerate until ready to serve.
8
Drain mandarin oranges and chill segments.
9
Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
10
Remove chicken from marinade (discard marinade) and add to the skillet.Saute chicken strips for 7-10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
11
Assembly: divide chicken equally among 4 spinach lined plates.
12
Top each plate with 4 orange segments and 1/4 of the green onions.
13
Drizzle each plate with 2 tablespoons of the reserved marinade/dressing.
14
Serve immediately.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups white vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad 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.

Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad

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