Citrus Kale Salad with Chicken Recipe
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Citrus Kale Salad with Chicken Recipe
Description
The Citrus Kale Salad with Chicken blends robust kale and Brussels sprouts greens with the crunch of broccoli slaw and sunflower seeds. Dried cranberries add a subtle sweetness that complements the zesty dressing made from freshly squeezed citrus juices—orange, lime, and lemon—combined with olive oil, honey, salt, and poppy seeds. This dressing brightens and softens the texture of the sturdy greens, making the salad refreshing and balanced.
Chicken breasts are coated with olive oil and adobo seasoning then baked in foil until fully cooked and tender. After resting, the chicken is chopped into bite-sized pieces and folded into the salad to add protein and a savory element to the dish. Tossing the salad with the dressing and chicken right before serving ensures freshness and crisp texture.
This salad works well as a light lunch, a healthy dinner option, or a filling side dish. The combination of fresh citrus, crunchy vegetables, and savory chicken makes it versatile and satisfying.
Ingredients
- FOR THE CHICKEN:
- 2 chicken breast medium sized
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp adobo seasoning
- FOR THE SALAD:
- 4 cups kale finely chopped, firmly packed shredded
- 2 cups broccoli slaw
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts finely shredded
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- For the dressing:
- ⅓ c. extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ c. orange juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp lime fresh squeezed juice
- 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 3 T. honey
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
- 1 ½ tsp. poppy seeds
Instructions
For the chicken:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Generously coat chicken in olive oil and adobo seasoning.
- Wrap in a foil pouch and bake until digital thermometer comes to 170 degrees internally. About 20-30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes (chicken will continue to cook to 175 degrees in the foil pouch) before chopping into 2" chunks.
For the dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk ingredients together until well combined.
For the salad:
- Mix salad ingredients and toss gently to mix well.
- As you're tossing, drizzle with dressing, and add in chicken.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 524mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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