Grilled Mojo Chicken Salad With Asparagus and Oranges

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The flavoring mixture, which accounts for most of the ingredients, is easy to assemble and, as a bonus, serves as both meat marinade and salad dressing. Simply siphon off some of the mixture as a marinade. Whisk extra oil into the rest for a first-rate dressing.

Submitted by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Updated on October 7, 2022
White bowl with a single serving of a green salad topped with mojo grilled chicken, asparagus and oranges
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ½ cup orange juice concentrate

  • ⅓ cup fresh lime juice

  • 2 large garlic cloves, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper, to taste

  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling

  • 1 ¾ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

  • 3 oranges

  • 1 bunch medium asparagus, tough ends snapped off

  • 12 cups mixed salad greens

Directions

  1. Whisk first seven ingredients plus 2 Tbs. oil in a 2-cup measuring cup. Pour all but 3/4 cup of mixture into a gallon-sized zipper bag. Add chicken; seal and refrigerate 30 minutes to 4 hours. Whisk 1/4 cup of oil into remaining mixture for dressing. Peel and section oranges. Sprinkle asparagus with oil, salt, pepper.

  2. Build a fire on only one side of grill (to conserve charcoal). When coals are covered with white ash, place chicken on rack over direct heat, cover and grill until well browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Turn, cover and grill another 4 to 6 minutes. Remove chicken and add asparagus, spears perpendicular to rack. Grill 3 to 5 minutes, until well browned and just cooked through.

  3. Remove chicken and let stand for 5 minutes or up to 1 hour. Cut, crosswise, into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Toss greens, oranges, salt and pepper with most of the dressing. Arrange salad in six shallow bowls. Place chicken and asparagus over each. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

FOR GAS GRILL

At least 10 minutes before cooking, turn all burners on high. Clean rack with a wire brush, then use tongs to wipe paper towels soaked in vegetable oil over it. Place chicken and asparagus on rack, being careful not to overcrowd. Cover and cook until chicken and asparagus are well browned, about 3 minutes. Turn and continue to grill, covered, until asparagus is just tender, 2 to 3 minutes longer, and chicken has cooked through, 5 to 9 minutes longer, depending on thickness.

Copyright 2005 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

386 Calories
17g Fat
27g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 386
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 290mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 33g 65%
Vitamin C 104mg 116%
Calcium 143mg 11%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 1071mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.