Creamy Orange Chicken Salad – A Bright, Crunchy Twist on the Classic

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Equipment

• Knife
• Cutting Board

Materials

• 1 Orange

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Instructions

• Cut off top and bottom so you have flat sides and can see the orange
• Carefully cut with the roundness of the orange to remove the peel and membrane
• Slice in between the individual membranes at a slant to get perfect slices

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Creamy Orange Chicken

If your chicken salad game feels a little… uninspired, this citrusy remix will wake it right up.

This creamy orange chicken salad blends the savory bite of boiled or leftover chicken with sweet orange, crunchy almonds, and a creamy dressing that pulls it all together. It’s quick, versatile, and perfect for when you want flavor without fuss.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Chilling Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 1 person

Equipment

• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Mixing Bowl
• Zester

Ingredients

  

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• ¾ lb chicken this can be freshly boiled or something leftover you have ~~ diced
• ⅛ cup slivered almonds toasted in a 350° oven for 5 minutes
• ¼ cup celery sliced thin
• 1 tbsp green onion sliced thin
• 1 tbsp bell pepper diced thin
• 1 orange
• ⅛ cup sour cream
• ⅛ cup mayonnaise
• ¾ tsp sugar
• ¾ tsp lemon juice
• salt & pepper
• salad greens

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Instructions

 

If Boiling

• Boil chicken in about 1-inch of salted water, reduce heat. cover and simmer for 15 minutes until cooked through then cut into chunks.

How To Make

• Combine chicken, celery, onion, and bell pepper
• Zest 1/2 tsp of orange zest from the orange and set aside
• Supreme the rest of the orange (video above) and refrigerate while you finish up
• Blend sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, orange zest, salt & pepper
• Stir in chicken mixture, cover and refrigerate 2-3 hours
• Place salad greens on plate
• Top with orange chicken mixture
• Garnish with orange slices and almonds

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