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!
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April G. says
This sounds really delicious and different. I always try to incorporate my chicken into a salad but have never thought of this, it's on my definitely must try list. [email protected]
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Deb Burroughs says
This salad is surely one for me to try! Thanks for a the yummy recipes you share! You can contact me at davidsondebra at hotmail dot com if I win!
Anonymous says
Think I will try this salad today – nice change from soup! [email protected]
Anonymous says
I love chicken salads of all kinds. This will be a nice addition to our meals.
Anonymous says
This sticky chicken salad looks so very good! Can't wait to try it.
Unknown says
This sticky chicken salad looks so good. I can hardly wait to try it.
Anonymous says
I would love to make this salad for my hubs and me, it looks fantastic, would love to win the cookbook..yummmeee from mjs at [email protected]
Susan Broughton says
Sounds like a really good recipe! Thanks [email protected]
Renee Barlow says
Will be making this for lunch tomorrow, cant wait!
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Anonymous says
After Christmas I've been trying to eat lighter….this will be a great dinner meal all in one with meat, vegetables and fruit mixed together. Thanks!
Anonymous says
I am definitely making a gluten free version of this…love it! Thanks! [email protected]
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KEVIN KRIER says
this recipe looks great & i would love to win this cookbook, cooking & baking are my passion, thanks for a great giveaway
Kathy E. says
I'd love to add this cookbook to my collection. I'm sure it wouldn't stay on the shelf long! One thing I've learned on this post is that there is such a thing as WHITE balsamic vinegar! I've only used the dark kind and love it, so I will be on the lookout for the white stuff soon!
Jordan says
Sound wonderful!
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I would LOVE LOVE to have her cookbook 🙂 I print out so many of her recipes, exciting, thank you!
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