Grilled Crispy Chicken Salad with Fruit and Nuts

 

Ingredients -
3/4 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
1/3 cup Fresh Orange Juice
2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1-1/2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoon Coarse Salt
1/2 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
8 cups Salad Greens
2 Oranges, peel and white pith removed, sliced
2 cups Pineapple Chunks
1/2 cup thinly sliced Red Onion
Cashew Pieces, for garnish
 
Preparation:

1. Preheat grill to medium.

2. Grill chicken breasts 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through and golden brown outside.

3. Remove chicken from grill to plate and cool 5 minutes. Slice thinly.

4. Add fresh orange juice, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt and fresh ground black pepper to large bowl. Stir to combine.

5. Add salad greens, orange slices, pineapple chunks, and red onion to dressing. Toss to coat.

6. Spoon salad onto serving plates.

7. Top with grilled chicken slices.

8. Sprinkle with cashew pieces.

 



Chicken Salad Tips -
Handling Chicken

Raw chicken should be handled carefully so it cannot contaminate other foods with salmonella. Wash your hands often when cutting chicken, and keep it away from other foods during preparation. Always thoroughly wash all utensils, cutting board and any areas that came in contact with raw chicken.


Chicken Salad Tips -
Add Flavor to Baked Chicken

A great way to add flavor to chicken is by placing ingredients such as aromatic herbs and herb butters under the skin of the chicken.





 
   
 
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