Chicken, Orange & Walnut Salad
This vibrant Chicken and Orange Salad is packed with lean protein to support muscle health and keep you full. Fiber-rich greens and antioxidant-loaded pomegranate seeds work to nourish your gut, while the zesty honey-mustard dressing adds a burst of delicious, immune-supporting flavor.
Avg. Recipe Cost (US)
$8.60
Avg. Recipe Cost (UK)
£4.90
Nutritional Information (approx)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Protein: 25 g
- Fats: 20 g
- Carbs: 60 g
- Fibre: 8 g
Tags
Gluten Free High Protein Dairy Free Healthy Lunch Dinner
Ingredients
- dressing - honey - 3 tbsp.
- dressing - mustard - 2 tbsp.
- dressing - olive oil - 1 tbsp.
- dressing - lemon juice - 1 tbsp.
- dressing - orange juice - 2 tbsp.
- dressing - cinnamon - ⅓ tsp.
- salad - chicken breast - 7 oz. (200g)
- salad - rocket - 4 handfuls
- salad - iceberg lettuce - ¼
- salad - orange - 1
- salad - pomegranate fruit seeds - ⅓
Preparation Instructions
- 1. Peel orange and cut out the pulp and set aside. Squeeze the juice from the rest of the orange and keep it for the sauce.
- 2. Mix the ingredients of the dressing in a cup, season with salt and pepper.
- 3. Cut the chicken breast into 4 smaller pieces, season with salt, coat with olive oil and place on a hot grill pan — grill for 4 minutes on both sides.
- 4. Drizzle the chicken pieces with a tbsp. of dressing and continue to grill for about 1.5 minutes on a slightly lower heat. Turn over then drizzle with another tablespoon of dressing, and grill for another minute. Remove from the pan and set aside. Once cooled slightly slice into pieces.
- 5. Mix the salad leaves and divide it between two plates, then top with the orange and chicken. Sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds and roasted pecans. Drizzle