Take a break from boring old chicken salad and make this Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad Recipe. The tangy dijon mustard and sweet mandarin oranges take this chicken salad to the next level! With just 5 ingredients this makes a great nutritious lunch or dinner and can be made into a Whole30 compliant recipe.
This post is sponsored by Cuties.
Whole30 Paleo Compliant Orange Chicken Salad
It’s always great when you can make a meal that adults and kids love! This Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad will be a hit with with everyone because it is so fun and flavorful.
My daughter gave me some side-eye when I first served this chicken salad. “Mom, there’s oranges in my sandwich.” After she gave it a try she said it was the best sandwich she had ever eaten…EVER! <– True Story.
It’s the Cuties that really make this recipe shine. The bright, juicy citrus flavor explosion in your mouth is an awesome surprise. Cuties are back in stores, ripe and ready to eat. We love them because they are such a convenient snack or treat. I pack Cuties in my daughters lunchbox and leave a bowl on the counter for after school snacks. They are seedless, easy to peel and nutritious . . . like, nature’s convenience food.
Check out the video below and see just how easy this Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad Recipe really is. Just 5 ingredients and you are ready to go! Eat over lettuce or as a sandwich.
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My Cutie Correspondent took great pleasure in delivering a holiday basket filled with fresh Cuties to her grandma. And grandma loved the surprise.
Like I said, this mandarin orange chicken salad can be made Whole30 compliant. I used Whole30 compliant mayo and mustard and ate mine over a bed of lettuce. My daughter enjoyed hers on a flaky croissant and was none the wiser.
This is a quick meal that would be great for all those visits from family and friends around the holidays. And be sure to keep your fruit bowl stocked with Cuties so all the little ones can grab a snack during the festivities.
Here are a few more recipes with that great mandarin orange flavor:
Mandarin Broccoli Salad by Barefeet in the Kitchen
Mandarin Marmalade by A Family Feast
Almond Crusted Mandarin Salmon by Aggie’s Kitchen
Balsamic Mandarin Salad {aka Ex Boyfriend Salad}
Check out this tutorial for OVEN BAKED CHICKEN BREAST, my preferred method.
You can cook the chicken however you prefer: grilled, pan fried or even use a rotisserie chicken.
Take a break from boring old chicken salad and make this Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad Recipe. The tangy dijon mustard and sweet mandarin oranges take this chicken salad to the next level! With just 5 ingredients this makes a great nutritious lunch or dinner and can be made into a Whole30 compliant recipe.
- 2 Lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (pounded to equal thickness)
- Olive Oil
- Salt/pepper
- 4 Celery Stalks (chopped)
- 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons Stone Ground Dijon Mustard
- Salt/Pepper to taste
- 5 Cutie Mandarin Oranges (peeled & segmented)
Preheat oven to 450ºF
Coat chicken breasts with olive oil, salt and pepper then transfer to a roasting dish.
Roast for 25-30 minutes or until 165ºF internal temperature. (time will vary depending on thickness of chicken)
Let cool then chop or shred chicken.
Combine chopped chicken, chopped celery, mayo, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir until combine.
Add mandarin oranges then gently stir.
To make this chicken salad Whole30 compliant, use organic free range chicken, compliant or homemade mayo, compliant mustard.
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My goodness I bet this is a fantastic salad! We LOVE cuties and combined in this lovely fresh salad is a brilliant way to enjoy them. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks! This is my favorite chicken salad EVER!
This is such a fun twist on a chicken salad! Way to win over that side eye. 😉
Haha! Thanks 🙂
Oooh, I might try this with my leftover turkey!
Great idea!