Summer Citrus And Peach Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Summer Citrus And Peach Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves rinsed and patted dry; 2 tablespoons olive oil; sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste; Dressing:; 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 tomatillos, husked and quartered; 1 shallot, quartered; 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed and seeded, or more to taste; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper, or to taste; Salad:; 8 cups mixed salad greens; 4 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted, and sliced; 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and sliced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; dried orange slices (such as Simple & CrispTM), or more to taste (optional)

Servings: persons

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves rinsed and patted dry
2 tablespoons olive oil
sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Dressing:
1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tomatillos, husked and quartered
1 shallot, quartered
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed and seeded, or more to taste
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper, or to taste
Salad:
8 cups mixed salad greens
4 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted, and sliced
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
dried orange slices (such as Simple & CrispTM), or more to taste (optional)

1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
2
Drizzle chicken with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Place chicken on a flat work surface and slice crosswise into strips.
3
Place orange juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, tomatillos, shallot, jalapeno, vinegar, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 pepper in a blender. Puree until dressing is smooth.
4
Place salad greens in a bowl. Drizzle dressing on top. Add chicken, peaches, avocados, and mint. Crumble dried oranges and sprinkle over the salad.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves rinsed and patted dry, 2 tablespoons olive oil, sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste, Dressing:, and more.

Yes, Summer Citrus And Peach 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Summer Citrus And Peach Chicken Salad

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