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Grilled Honey Orange Chicken Salad is a flavorful, tasty meal for busy school nights. It’s one of many delicious recipes you can find and easily plan for while grocery shopping, thanks to Foster Farms’ new on-pack DORI™ QR code!
Happy fall, everyone!
I feel like summer whipped past me in a flash. You, too?
We went from leisurely soaking up the sunshine to frantically scheduling soccer practices and band concerts, getting used to sleeping and waking up earlier, and new routines. Our typical summertime, last-minute “what should we have for dinner right now?” loosey goosey gametime decision-making won’t do when we’ve got four busy schedules to juggle.
Busy Weeknight Meal Planning Made Easier
When I was grocery shopping to stock up on school night dinner essentials, I saw a new Foster Farms DORI™ QR code on Foster Farms chicken packages. Turns out, these new Foster Farms DORI™ labels have scannable QR codes that take you directly to a great list of recipes using various cuts of meat and help to simplify meal planning.
The DORI™ QR code also gives you access to exclusive coupons, product information, and a map of Foster Farms ranches throughout the Pacific Northwest and California. I love it! It makes shopping for and planning chicken dinners a whole lot easier - and more fun, too!
While searching the hundreds of recipes using Foster Farms chicken, I came across one for Grilled Honey Orange Chicken Salad. I knew this would be one that my husband would love just as much as I would, and I had a feeling the kids would like the flavors as well.
Grilled Honey Orange Chicken Salad
I was right! This Grilled Honey Orange Chicken Salad is so flavorful and I love the textures.
You can marinate the chicken in the morning before heading out to work. Then at night, grill the chicken, slice up the veggies, and whip up the easy dressing right before dinner. Easy and delicious!
The chicken is marinated in a mixture of orange juice, garlic, thyme, and honey.
Marinating the chicken for several hours makes the meat so tender and juicy, and truly helps it soak up the citrus garlic flavors.
The dressing is a simple orange juice, white wine vinegar, olive oil mix that perfectly complements the salad.
This Grilled Honey Orange Chicken Salad is amazing as a main dish for two people, or as a side salad for 4-6 people.
Grilled Honey Orange Chicken Salad Recipe
Grilled Honey Orange Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound Foster Farms Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets
- 2 teaspoons finely shredded orange zest
- ⅓ cup orange juice plus 2 tablespoons divided
- 6 cloves garlic minced, divided
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme crushed
- ½ teaspoon salt divided
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons finely chopped shallot
- 4 cups torn baby salad greens
- 1 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2 medium oranges peeled and sectioned
- Sliced almonds toasted (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken in a sealable plastic bag. Combine orange zest, ⅓ cup orange juice, 4 cloves minced garlic, honey and thyme. Pour over chicken; seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours, turning bag occasionally.Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Prep grill pan with olive oil, then grill chicken for about 8-10, until chicken is no longer pink, turning once halfway. Slice chicken crosswise; set aside on a plate.Meanwhile, in a screw-top jar, combine oil, vinegar, the remaining 2 tablespoons orange juice, the remaining 2 cloves minced garlic, the shallots and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Cover and shake well.Divide greens among four dinner plates. Top with bell pepper slices. Arrange chicken and orange sections over greens. Drizzle with dressing. If desired, sprinkle with almonds.
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And to think I found this recipe with my smartphone while grocery shopping! If you live in Oregon, Washington, or California, look for the Foster Farms DORI™ QR code on Foster Farms chicken packages at your local grocery store and scan for recipes, savings and more.
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Tara says
We moved this summer so it feels like the months just disappeared. This chicken salad looks wonderful! I love how easily it comes together.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Thanks so much, Tara!
Sara says
This salad is gorgeous! I know it will taste every bit as good as it looks!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Thank you, Sara! :)
Kelsey says
This looks like a salad my anti-salad husband would eat! Can't wait to try it.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Yay! I hope he likes it! :)
Brittany Nicole says
This looks really easy and tasty. My husband has actually been eating more salads with me lately, and I think he would really like this one. Thanks for sharing, can't wait to try it out! xo, Brittany Nicole
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Let me know how you like it! Thanks, Brittany!
Dannii says
This sounds like a delicious salad. I love a nice sweet salad.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Same here! Thank you, Danni!
melissa says
beautiful photos! and i didn’t know about Dori. Very cool feature. I can’t wait to check it out(while crunching on my chicken salad! 🥗) 😊
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Yeah, it's so helpful! Thank you, Melissa!
Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites says
Orange and chicken are such a good combo! I love the dressing for t his salad!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Agreed! I love the combo, as well! Thank you!
Catherine @ To & Fro Fam says
I so feel you—with fall comes so much more preparation and planning! Or cereal for dinner, depending. ;) This salad looks delicious and so fresh-tasting!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Lol! Thanks, Catherine!
Allison says
What a delicious combination of flavors! I can't wait to try this!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Let me know how you like it! :)
Lacy says
oh my goodness! This looks amazing!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Thanks, Lacy! :)
Hawnuh Lee says
This looks tasty! I want to try subbing out tofu here instead of chicken, I think that would work well :) The flavors sound great!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
I agree! Let me know how it turns out! :)
Joan Cajic says
Love this chicken looks so tasty. I need to make this next week.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Yay! Thank you, Joan!
Eimear says
This looks like the perfect quick and easy supper for the season. I love the idea of just prepping the chicken pieces in the marinade in the morning and then being able to whip everything together quickly in the evening when everyone is tired - but hungry for something tasty AND nutritious. This ticks all the boxes!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Quick dinners are a necessity some nights! Thank you, Eimear!
Amanda Yorton says
This sounds so good and so easy to make! You could throw it in the fridge while at work then put it on the grill once you get home!!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Right?! Love it! Thank you! :)
Hillary Knudsen says
Technology is great these days isn't it?! I love when I can quickly look up a recipe in the store! These flavors sound amazing!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
It's definitely a life saver! I love having access to so many dishes, as well! :)
Cassie says
Looks so healthy and loving the orange juice dressing - I didn't know dori had an app, so cool!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
It's so great! I love it! Thank you, Cassie!
Brittany Poulson says
I bet that dressing makes the dish! This looks so yummy! Chicken is always a great addition to salads!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
It really does! It's' so good!
Mary says
Fresh and healthy! LOVE this salad recipe!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
I love a good, healthy salad! Thank you, Mary!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Mmm! This will be great for a healthy, hearty dinner. The DORI app looks really great!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
It is! I am loving it! :)
Erin @ Platings and Pairings says
I love all the toppings on this salad Marlynn! Plus, the shallot dressing? It sounds so yummy!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Thanks so much, Erin!
Andy Bishop says
I'm making this for dinner later. I'm sure the hubby will love it! Thanks!
Kim says
This sounds really good. I'd like to add quoina to it. Do you think the mixed greens will hold up or should I use kale instead?
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
This reply is to Kim, since you replied to Andy's comment :) I haven't tried it with quinoa, but I think it depends on how much quinoa you put in, and how long you let the salad ingredients all sit together. If you do try it, please let me know how it goes!
Carolyn M Vollmer says
looks so yummy
Julie says
Delicious recipe! I LOVED this salad— it’s good enough to be featured on a classy restaurant menu. I had my oranges in the refrigerator to keep them cold and they were just right on the salad. Toasted almonds are a must. Nice nutty flavor. Delicious! This will be a go to summer meal.