Warm sticky-sweet chicken, sweet oranges, crisp green lettuce, cilantro and almonds are piled high in this simple salad. I made a quick White Balsamic Dressing to toss with the salad and the flavors worked great together.
When Lori Lange offered to send me a copy of her book, The RecipeGirl Cookbook, I jumped at the chance to check it out. I love Lori’s cooking style and I knew that I’d find countless recipes to tempt me.
I had a heck of a time deciding what to make first! I’ve already bookmarked the Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Cream, Slow Cooker Carnitas, Cranberry Almond Granola, Triple Berry Salad, Orange Basil Mojitos, Irish Cream Brownies, Sugar Spice Drop Doughnuts and many more I want to try soon!
My family has a thing for sticky sweet chicken, so as soon as I saw Lori’s recipe for Sticky Sweet Chicken Wings, I knew that was the one for us. The chicken turns out so tender, it will almost fall apart on you when you are ready to serve it.
I tossed the cooked chicken into a very simple chopped salad with mandarin oranges, almonds, cilantro and a white balsamic vinaigrette. I really enjoyed this salad and happily ate it for lunch the following day as well.
Sticky Chicken Chopped Salad
Ingredients
- Chicken Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts boneless skinless
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional Glaze Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Salad Ingredients:
- 2 heads romaine lettuce thinly shredded, about 8 cups worth
- 10 clementine oranges peeled and sectioned
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- Optional: ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 1/2 cup white balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Place the chicken and all marinade ingredients in a large ziploc bag. Refrigerate for 12-24 hours, turning the bag occasionally. Preheat the oven to broil and move the top oven rack to about six inches from the top of the oven. (If you have a broiler drawer, use it as directed by the manufacturer.) Line a large baking sheet with foil and place the chicken on it. Broil the chicken for 5-6 minutes on the first side and then remove from the oven and turn the pieces over. Broil another 5 minutes or so, until the meat is no longer pink and the juices run clear. Remove from the oven.
- Optional Glaze Directions: (Prepare the glaze while the chicken is in the oven.) If you want the chicken to be extra sticky and sweet, whisk together the glaze ingredients and warm in a saucepan or in the microwave until bubbling. Whisk to make sure the cornstarch has completely dissolved and the sauce has thickened. Generously brush the glaze over the finished chicken pieces, flip and brush over the other side. Let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- To make the salad: Place the lettuce, oranges, almonds and cilantro in a large bowl. Slice the chicken very thin and add to the salad bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss with your hands to coat well. Enjoy!
Anonymous says
Looks good – can't wait for warmer weather and this kind of food! [email protected]
Debi A says
Love chicken and citrus combined and the salad looks devine!
Anonymous says
Love your recipes! My family is happy that I have new ones to try. Would love the cook book!
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theodosia says
after 55 yrs of age im now a diabetic and I need to learn how to feed myself and family good meals they will eat help !!!!
kimt says
This salad looks so good. Love trying new recipes.
Anonymous says
I have to try this . It looks and sounds delicious.
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Hannah Jane says
Yummy!
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Bonnie Stocker says
This looks very delicious and I am going to make it very soon. bstocker(at)cameomortgage (dot)com
sandi s says
This looks so good! I would love to win. Thank you for the dressing recipe. I love balsamic vinegar.
Mary Beth Bolie says
I just found Lori today and found you through her! Love the giveaway! Thanks to both of you!
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Kathy Jacobs says
This recipe looks real good as do your other recipes. Thank you for all the recipes you share. I can't wait to try them.
donna king says
Looks Yummy!!! Would love to try it. [email protected]
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Would love to win the cookbook.
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Anonymous says
I love salads that use citrus in it. This looks absolutely delicious. Can't wait to try it! And I would love to win the cookbook! [email protected]
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
The chicken looks lovely, moist and perfectly cooked. Very nice salad Mary!
Alicia says
yumm…. will be trying this one!
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I love your recipes……and they are diabetic friendly . Thank you for all the hard work. [email protected]
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