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Orange Almond Quinoa Chicken Salad

Cooking quinoa in orange juice gives the grain great flavor. Pairing it with balsamic marinated chicken and fresh herbs rounds out the dish.

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Servings
24
Menu Part
  • Salad
Main Ingredient
  • Fruit
  • Grains
  • Poultry
  • Vegetables

Cooking quinoa in orange juice gives the grain great flavor. Pairing it with balsamic marinated chicken and fresh herbs rounds out the dish.

Ingredients

4 lb. + 2 oz. quinoa cooked in orange juice
3 lb. balsamic grilled chicken breast
2 lb. + 6 1/2 oz. canned black beans, rinsed and drained
6 oz. toasted slivered blanched almonds
6 lb. + 12 oz. orange, peeled and sectioned
12 oz. roasted sweet red peppers, drained and diced
1 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves
1 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 pint + 1 cup olive oil
1 tbsp. + 1 1/2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
3 lb. spring lettuce mix

Quinoa Cooked in Orange Juice

1 quart + 1/2 cup pasteurized fresh orange juice
1 lb. + 1/2 oz. raw white quinoa

Balsamic Grilled Chicken Breast

1 pint balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup canola olive oil blend
2 tsp. honey
1 tsp. fresh chopped garlic
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
6 lb. + 8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast

Steps

  1. Prepare quinoa in orange juice and chicken breast according to recipes.

  2. In large stainless steel mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, toasted almonds, orange sections, roasted red pepper, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Toss evenly to coat.

  3. For each serving, place 2 ounces spring mix lettuce in bottom of 32 ounce plastic salad container.

  4. Place 1 1/2 cups quinoa salad mixture on top of lettuce.

  5. Top with 2 ounces sliced chicken.

  6. Place lid on container. Use within 24 hours.

Quinoa Cooked in Orange Juice

  1. Place orange juice in pot. Bring to boil.

  2. Add quinoa. Stir to combine. Return to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is fully absorbed and quinoa is tender.

  3. Let sit 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.

Balsamic Grilled Chicken Breast

  1. In non-reactive bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken. Mix well.

  2. Pour marinade over chicken, refrigerate at least 1 hour.

  3. Preheat char-broiler to medium high. Spray with vegetable oil spray.

  4. Sear chicken over medium high heat for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until surface has grill marks. Turn, and sear other side.

  5. Transfer seared chicken to sheet or hotel pan and finish in 275°F convection oven until internal temperature is 165°F.

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