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80 Acres Farms Mandarin Chicken Salad

MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD

Loaded with crunchy carrots and sweet mandarin oranges, this Asian-inspired salad will brighten any meal. The zingy giner dressing is one to keep in your back pocket.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3 Servings

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 2 4 oz 80 Acres Farms BUTTER ME UP
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts or 2 cups of cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges sliced or segmented
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • ½ red cabbage thinly chopped
  • ½ cup green onions chopped
  • ? cup almonds sliced

For the Dressing

  • 3 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp. fresh orange juice
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. soy sauce or Tamari
  • 2 tbsp. honey
  • 1 tbsp. fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tsp. sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced

Instructions

  • As a time-saving step, shred a store bought rotisserie chicken. If using, skip to Step 7.
  • If using fresh chicken, place 1 lb. of boneless, skinless chicken breasts into a large soup pot, add cold water, and cover the chicken by 2 inches.
  • Add salt and pepper as desired.
  • Bring the water to a low boil, then flip the chicken with a pair of tongs.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°.
  • Remove the chicken from the water and place it on a large cutting board. Let it cool for 5 minutes, then shred it.
  • In a small bowl, gently whisk all dressing ingredients together. Set aside.
  • Layer a shallow serving bowl or platter with BUTTER ME UP. Add additional salad ingredients.
  • Drizzle dressing over the salad and enjoy!
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