Chicken salad with citrus fruits without mayonnaise

8 servings

90 minutes

Chicken salad with citrus is a light yet exquisite dish of European cuisine that combines the freshness of vegetables, the tenderness of chicken, and the bright sweet-sour note of citrus fruits. The history of such salads stems from the desire to create a balance between nutrition and freshness while avoiding heavy sauces like mayonnaise. This salad impresses with its juiciness and richness of flavors: grapefruit adds zest, orange brings sweetness, while soy sauce and honey add depth to the taste. It is suitable for festive gatherings as well as for a light lunch. It works well as a standalone dish and can also serve as a side to other culinary delights. The salad not only delights the taste buds but also provides a sense of lightness and freshness.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 229.2
• Proteins: 14.6g
• Fats: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 9.4g

Ingredients

• Chicken breast fillet: 400 g
• Oranges: 1 pc
• Grapefruits: 2 pc
• Tomatoes: 400 g
• Chinese cabbage: 300 g
• Vegetable oil: 6 tbsp
• Soy sauce: 100 ml
• Grainy mustard: 1 tbsp
• Honey: 1 tbsp
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Cut the chicken fillet into medium cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast fillet: 400 g

3. Add crushed garlic, salt, ground pepper, 50 ml of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Soy sauce: 100 ml
   • Vegetable oil: 6 tablespoons

4. Squeeze juice from half an orange.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 1 piece

5. Add juice along with pulp to the fillet, mix well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, can leave in the fridge overnight.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 1 piece

6. Remove the marinated fillet from the marinade, clean it from garlic and orange pulp, and dry it with a paper towel.

7. Fry the fillet in a small amount of vegetable oil on both sides over medium-high heat, do not overcrowd, so the fillet fries instead of stewing.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 6 tablespoons

8. Cut the green part of the Beijing cabbage into strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chinese cabbage: 300 g

9. Cut the tomatoes into wedges.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 400 g

10. Peel the grapefruit from the membranes, leaving only the flesh, and cut it into large pieces.

    Required ingredients:

    • Grapefruits: 2 pieces

11. Prepare the dressing: mix 3 tablespoons of grapefruit juice, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of mustard seeds, salt, and pepper to taste.

    Required ingredients:

    • Grapefruits: 2 pieces
    • Soy sauce: 100 ml
    • Vegetable oil: 6 tablespoons
    • Honey: 1 tablespoon
    • Grainy mustard: 1 tablespoon
    • Salt:  to taste
    • Ground black pepper:  to taste

12. Place cabbage, tomatoes, grapefruit, and chicken on a plate, and drizzle with dressing.

13. Mix and serve.