Grilled Chicken Citrus Salad
Tender grilled chicken is paired with crisp romaine, juicy orange, celery, and green onions, all brought together by a bright citrus dressing. Orange and lime juices balance gentle sweetness with chili powder, cumin, shallots, and garlic, with the same flavorful mixture used to marinate the chicken and dress the salad. Serve it as a fresh, satisfying lunch or light dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Chicken Citrus Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityGood
- 74 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 91
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 62
- Digestive
- 53
- Inflammatory
- 74
- Performance
- 74
- General Wellness
- 1
In a mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, shallots, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and sugar. Pour some of this mixture into a large, resealable plastic bag, and add the chicken breasts. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Refrigerate the remaining dressing.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. In a large salad bowl, toss romaine lettuce with oranges, celery, and green onions. Set aside.
- 3
Lightly oil the grate and place the chicken on the grill. Discard the marinade from the chicken. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. Remove the chicken from the grill and slice it into thin strips.
- 4
Toss the salad with the reserved dressing and top with sliced chicken.
- 5
In a large salad bowl, toss romaine lettuce with oranges, celery, and green onions, then set aside.
- 6
Lightly oil the grate and place the chicken on the grill.
- 7
Discard the marinade from the chicken.
- 8
Cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
- 9
Remove the chicken from the grill and slice into thin strips.
- 10
Toss the salad with the reserved dressing and top with the sliced chicken.
- Calories 250.71 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 34.06 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 26.69 g 10%
- Total Fat 2.99 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.15 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.3 mg High 23%
- Sodium 95.38 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 7.44 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 15.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 217.17 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 7.29 mg Good Source 41%
- Potassium 1393.87 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin A 782.26 mcg Good Source 87%
- Vitamin C 74.75 mg Good Source 83%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grilled Chicken Citrus Salad is an American dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Celery, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 250.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Chicken Citrus Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Grilled Chicken Citrus Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Garlic, Green Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Grilled Chicken Citrus Salad?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Chicken Citrus Salad?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 250.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Chicken Citrus Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Grilled Chicken Citrus Salad healthy?
- Grilled Chicken Citrus Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 70/100. Per serving, it provides 250.71 calories and 34.06 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. It contains Citrus, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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