Citrus Chicken Quinoa Salad
A hearty, healthy salad recipe with creamy avocado, nutty quinoa, chicken, fresh cilantro, and lots of bright citrus flavors. The perfect light dinner or easy lunch!
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Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic (raw or roasted, see Note below), finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced or cubed
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro (packed)*
- 1 Tablespoon orange juice
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon honey
Steps
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Cook quinoa according to package directions. Transfer cooked quinoa to a large bowl and let cool.
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Pour olive oil into a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and garlic, stirring it all around to coat with oil. Sprinkle with smoked paprika and salt. Stir and cook until chicken is done, about 8 minutes. Add cooked chicken, oranges, and avocado to the quinoa. Stir to combine. Set aside.
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Whisk the dressing ingredients together. Pour over salad and toss to coat everything evenly. Serve immediately. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (15% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| and 1/2 cups cooked quinoa | 1 | Rp 35.000/kg | Rp 3.500 |
| extra virgin olive oil | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| skinless boneless chicken breasts | 1 pound | - | - |
| garlic | 2 cloves | - | - |
| smoked paprika | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 100 |
| salt | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| oranges | 2 large | - | - |
| ripe avocado | 1 | - | - |
| lime juice | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| chopped fresh cilantro | 0.3333333333333333 cup | - | - |
| orange juice | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| extra virgin olive oil | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| honey | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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