Warm and Limey Chicken Salad
Bright, zesty, and utterly refreshing, this salad elevates simple chicken to a symphony of citrusy flavors. Tender chicken strips, kissed with lime, mingle with crisp lettuce, sweet mandarin oranges, chewy raisins, and crunchy walnuts, all harmonized by a vibrant lime dressing.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
36 g
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Cholesterol
69 mg
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Fiber
3 g
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Protein
29 g
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Saturated Fat
3 g
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Sodium
93 mg
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Sugar
29 g
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Fat
16 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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Prepare the Dressing (5 minutes): In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lime juice, sugar, lime zest, rice vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Seal the jar and shake vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved and the dressing is emulsified. Set aside.
02 Step
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Marinate the Chicken (2 minutes): In a small bowl, combine the chicken strips with the thawed limeade concentrate and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly, allowing the chicken to marinate briefly while you prepare the other ingredients.
03 Step
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Cook the Chicken (6-8 minutes): Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the marinated chicken to the skillet in a single layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. This should take approximately 4 to 6 minutes.
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Assemble the Salads (5 minutes): Divide the torn red leaf lettuce evenly among four salad plates. Arrange the drained mandarin orange segments, golden raisins, and chopped walnuts over the lettuce. Top each salad with the cooked lime-marinated chicken strips. Drizzle generously with the prepared lime dressing. Serve immediately and enjoy!
For an extra layer of flavor, toast the walnuts lightly in a dry skillet before adding them to the salad.
If you prefer a less sweet dressing, reduce the amount of sugar to 2 tablespoons.
Feel free to substitute other types of lettuce, such as romaine or butter lettuce.
This salad is also delicious with grilled chicken or shrimp.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.6/ 5 ( 30 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
Isaac Schimmel
May 14, 2025I added some avocado to the salad for extra creaminess, and it was delicious!
King Stracke
Oct 4, 2024This is my new favorite chicken salad recipe! It's so easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Joey Cummings
Oct 3, 2024I made this salad for a light lunch, and it was a huge hit! The lime dressing is so bright and flavorful.