Wilted Spinach Salad with Chicken and Mandarin Oranges

Gluten Free
Health score
36%
Wilted Spinach Salad with Chicken and Mandarin Oranges
30 min.
4
401kcal

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Looking for a delightful dish that combines freshness, nutrition, and a burst of flavor? Our Wilted Spinach Salad with Chicken and Mandarin Oranges is just what you need! This gluten-free recipe is a harmonious blend of tender, juicy chicken breasts, vibrant baby spinach, and the sweet-tangy touch of mandarin oranges, making it a perfect option for a light lunch, side dish, or main course.

Ready in just 30 minutes, this salad offers an appealing mix of textures and tastes that will leave your taste buds dancing. The succulent chicken is seasoned to perfection and seared until golden brown, while the spinach is lightly wilted to preserve its nutrients and bright green color. The addition of sliced red onion adds a delightful crunch, and the dry roasted peanuts provide a satisfying contrast. With the vibrant oranges adding a refreshing sweetness, every bite is sure to be a delight.

Not only is this dish delicious, but it's also packed with wholesome ingredients, making it a healthy choice for any meal. Whether you’re serving it at a family gathering or enjoying it as a solo lunch, this Wilted Spinach Salad is guaranteed to impress. So, grab your frying pan and get ready to savor a fantastic culinary experience!

Ingredients

  • oz baby spinach 
  • 0.5 cup roasted peanuts dry chopped
  • 11 oz mandarin oranges drained canned
  • small onion red sliced
  • 0.3 cup red wine vinegar 
  • servings salt and pepper 
  •  chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Melt 1 Tbsp. butter with 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add two chicken breast halves; cook until no longer pink in center, about 3 minutes per side.
  3. Remove to a plate; cover with foil. Repeat with remaining butter, oil and chicken.
  4. Pour out all but 1 Tbsp. fat from skillet. Saut onion for 3 minutes.
  5. Add vinegar, raise heat to high and boil until reduced, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; add spinach and mandarin oranges. Saut until spinach has wilted, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Slice chicken. Divide spinach mixture among 4 plates.
  7. Serve with chicken and top with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories401kcal
Protein29.98%
Fat55.06%
Carbs14.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.75
Glycemic Load
0.73
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
30.43173936139%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.27mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
2.44mg
Myricetin
0.13mg
Quercetin
6.99mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:400.8kcal
20.04%
Fat:24.92g
38.34%
Saturated Fat:6.76g
42.24%
Carbohydrates:15.23g
5.08%
Net Carbohydrates:11.47g
4.17%
Sugar:8.67g
9.63%
Cholesterol:87.37mg
29.12%
Sodium:436.7mg
18.99%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.53g
61.06%
Vitamin K:184.49µg
175.71%
Vitamin A:4555.15IU
91.1%
Vitamin B3:15.12mg
75.62%
Selenium:38.78µg
55.4%
Vitamin B6:1.07mg
53.48%
Vitamin C:39.85mg
48.31%
Manganese:0.77mg
38.43%
Phosphorus:342.15mg
34.22%
Magnesium:102.82mg
25.7%
Potassium:888.44mg
25.38%
Folate:100.79µg
25.2%
Vitamin B5:1.94mg
19.36%
Vitamin E:2.7mg
18%
Fiber:3.76g
15.03%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.76%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14%
Zinc:1.83mg
12.23%
Iron:2.01mg
11.19%
Copper:0.2mg
10.11%
Calcium:69.98mg
7%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.96%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.45%
Source:My Recipes