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Author: Imma

Chicken Citrus Avocado Salad-A hearty and healthy spring salad with citrus tender, moist, flavorful chicken, juicy Tangerines , roast bell peppers, buttery avocados and a super quick and easy citrus dressing that doubles up as a marinade! 

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I have been taking measures lately, to make sure I incorporate more salads in my diet and on   in on this blog cause I have too! Not by choice but by necessity. We all need a hearty salad every now and then. I stuff myself when am cooking.

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Yeah, not one of those to just eat a few spoonfuls and shove the rest aside. It takes everything in me to make it happen and I lose most of the time. This hearty salad is a good start.

Chicken Citrus Avocado SaladThis Citrus Marinade / Dressing? OMG you guys it’s delicious!Orange juice lime, lemon, honey, cumin and fresh herbs make it oh so refreshingly good!

You would just love the combination of savory and sweet in your mouth.

Chicken Citrus Avocado SaladNot all salads have to contain only vegetables, but if you want to eat something light for lunch or even dinner this is it!

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Ok, If you really don’t care for salads  just  make the chicken with the marinade. And eat away.

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It’s healthy, yet filling and satisfying! A great way to urge in spring while waiting for summer

Chicken Citrus Avocado Salad

The beauty of this Citrus Grilled Chicken Salad is that it’s not only healthy and delicious; it’s also so darn easy to prepare.

All you need for the base is boneless chicken; I can resist using chicken thighs here- sub with chicken breast, avocados, tangerines and bell peppers.

Enjoy!!!

Chicken Citrus Avocado Salad
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Citrus Chicken Salad with Avocado

Chicken Citrus Avocado Salad-A hearty and healthy spring salad with citrus tender, moist, flavorful chicken, juicy Tangerines , roast bell peppers, buttery avocados and a super quick and easy citrus dressing that doubles up as a marinade! 
5 from 6 votes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Fusion
Servings 5

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Ingredients

Chicken Marinade and dressing

  • 1 medium Orange
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 Lime
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup small diced onion
  • ½ -1 teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh herbs cilantro or parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Salad

  • 2-3 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3-4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
  • 1 large Avocado sliced
  • 2 or more Tangerines peeled
  • 1 red pepper bell pepper sliced

Instructions

  • Squeeze out juice from orange, lemon and lime into a non- reactive pan. Add cumin, honey,garlic,onion, oil and herbs. Whisk everything together then lightly salt and pepper to taste.Mix well to combine , adjust for seasoning. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper then Marinade chicken thighs with about 2/3 of the marinade make sure to coat both sides.
  • Marinade for about for about 30 minutes and up to 4hours in the fridge.
  • Heat grill pan or skillet . Coat with cooking oil or spray add the bell pepper and cook for about 3 minutes. Remove from the pan , and set aside. Lightly wipe pan.
  • Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; grill for about 8 or more minutes on each side or until done. Place chicken on a cutting board. Cut chicken into 1/4-inch-thick slices or desired shapes.
  • In a large plate arrange romaine lettuce, grill chicken, sliced avocados, Tangerines and bell pepper. Serve with bread and the remaining citrus dressing on the side.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 291kcal (15%)| Carbohydrates: 22g (7%)| Protein: 13g (26%)| Fat: 18g (28%)| Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)| Cholesterol: 28mg (9%)| Sodium: 61mg (3%)| Potassium: 686mg (20%)| Fiber: 6g (25%)| Sugar: 12g (13%)| Vitamin A: 3570IU (71%)| Vitamin C: 76mg (92%)| Calcium: 66mg (7%)| Iron: 1.6mg (9%)
Author: Imma
Course: Main
Cuisine: Fusion
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Nutrition Facts
Citrus Chicken Salad with Avocado
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 28mg9%
Sodium 61mg3%
Potassium 686mg20%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 3570IU71%
Vitamin C 76mg92%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
CHICKEN CITRUS AVOCADO SALAD
Chicken Citrus Avocado Salad
Chicken Citrus Avocado Salad

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  2. Aimee says

    5 stars
    Delicious! I didn’t take time to marinade, but sautéed the chicken (breasts) in some of the marinade and then drizzled the rest over the chicken as it rested in a dish, waiting to be served. Made a second batch of the dressing/marinade for the actual salad and added a good amount of orange zest, as well as a bit of zest from the lemon and the lime, reduced the finely minced onion to somewhere around 2-3 tsp. Used cilantro in both batches, because cilantro makes everything amazing and parsley just wouldn’t have enough kick. Had a mix of red and yellow bell peppers. My husband and I really enjoyed this salad- I almost could have had the dressing in my cup as well! The kids (10 and younger) thought the dressing was a bit on the tangy side for their tastes (which also could have been the freshly pressed garlic, not just the citrus mix). Super-delicious- this one is a keeper!

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