Balsamic-Glazed Chicken with Citrus Salad and Quinoa

Healthy Balsamic-glazed Chicken Salad with Quinoa and drizzle of a delicious citrus vinaigrette. Loaded with proteins and nutrients.

Save This Recipe

Enter your email and we'll send the recipe directly to you!

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Name* *

Email *

Post Post Name*

Go!

By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Delicious Meets Healthy.

This is such a great winter salad recipe – it uses in season fresh ingredients, and it’s filling. Balsamic-glazed chicken is served with citrus spinach salad and warm cooked quinoa. It’s drizzled with a citrus and sweet dressing that adds so much flavor. It’s perfect if you are looking for a wholesome and light dinner or lunch idea. This is an adapted recipe from the Cooking Light magazine but I substituted some of the ingredients. Hope you enjoy it!

I love the sweet-bitter taste of the blood orange but you can also substitute them with navel oranges.

I think you are going to absolutely love this salad!

How To Make Balsamic-Glazed Chicken with Citrus Salad and Quinoa

Ingredients

1 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup

2 tsp balsamic vinegar

1 tsp Dijon mustard

4  skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side. Brush chicken with 1 1/2 tsp maple mixture; turn and cook 1 minute. Brush again chicken with 1 1/2 tsp maple mixture on the other side; turn and cook 1 minute.Remove chicken from pan; brush evenly with remaining 1 Tbsp maple mixture.

Quinoa Salad with Green Onions

3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

2 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 black pepper

1/4 tsp maple syrup

2 cups cooked quinoa

1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

Instructions

Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add quinoa and green onions; toss.

Citrus Spinach Salad with Mint

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 Tbsp fresh orange juice

1 tsp honey

1/2 tsp minced garlic

1/8 tsp salt

1/4 cup mint leaves

5 oz spinach

1 medium blood orange

1 medium naval orange

2 Tbsp sliced almonds

1/4 cup goat or feta cheese, crumbled

Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add mint and spinach; toss. Peel oranges, cut each orange crosswise into 5 slices. Divide spinach mixture evenly among 4 plates; top with orange slices, almonds and goat cheese.

If you enjoyed this Chicken Quinoa Salad recipe or any other recipe on my blog, please leave a ⭐ star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. Thanks for visiting!

5 from 9 votes

☝ Tap stars to rate

Balsamic-Glazed Chicken with Citrus Salad & Quinoa

By: Neli Howard

Healthy Balsamic-glazed Chicken Salad with Quinoa and drizzle of a delicious citrus vinaigrette. Loaded with proteins and nutrients.

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

SaveSaved! Pin Rate Print

Save This Recipe

Enter your email and we’ll send the recipe directly to you!

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Post Name Permalink

Name *

Email *

Go!

By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Delicious Meets Healthy.

Ingredients  

0.5x1x2x

• ▢ 1 ½ Tablespoon maple syrup
• ▢ 2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ▢ 4 chicken breast, skinless and boneless
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

For Quinoa Salad with Green Onions

• ▢ 3 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• ▢ 2 ½ Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ¼ black pepper
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon maple syrup
• ▢ 2 cups cooked quinoa
• ▢ ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions

For Citrus Spinach Salad with Mint

• ▢ 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon fresh orange juice
• ▢ 1 teaspoon honey
• ▢ ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• ▢ ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ¼ cup mint leaves
• ▢ 5 oz spinach
• ▢ 1 medium blood orange
• ▢ 1 medium naval orange
• ▢ 2 Tablespoon sliced almonds
• ▢ ¼ cup goat or feta cheese, crumbled

Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark

Instructions 

• Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side. Brush chicken with 1 1/2 tsp maple mixture; turn and cook 1 minute. Brush again chicken with 1 1/2 tsp maple mixture on the other side; turn and cook 1 minute. Remove chicken from pan; brush evenly with remaining 1 Tbsp maple mixture.

Quinoa Salad with Green Onions

• Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add quinoa and green onions; toss.

Citrus Spinach Salad with Mint

• Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add mint and spinach; toss. Peel oranges, cut each orange crosswise into 5 slices. Divide spinach mixture evenly among 4 plates; top with orange slices, almonds, and goat cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 412g | Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 661mg | Potassium: 701mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3470IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 3.6mg

Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutritional values are estimates and may vary with ingredients, brands, and portion sizes. For accuracy, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Like this recipe? Rate and comment below!

Disclaimer: The information provided in this recipe is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or nutritional advice. I am not a doctor or a dietitian. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized guidance regarding your diet or health. For more details, please read my full disclosure page.