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Chicken And Orzo Salad With Citrus Vinaigrette

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Nutrition Info . . .

NutrientsProteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates, Cellulose
VitaminsA, B2, C, P
MineralsNatrium, Silicon, Sulfur, Phosphorus, Cobalt, Molybdenum

Ingredients Jump to Instructions ↓

  1. Nonstick cooking spray

  2. 1 lb 454g / 16oz Boneless skinless chicken breasts

  3. 2 1/2 cups 592ml Sliced quartered zucchini

  4. 2 cups 474ml Sliced red bell peppers

  5. 1 Mandarin orange slices - (4 oz)

  6. 8 oz 227g Orzo - cooked, and Cooled to room temperature

  7. Citrus Vinaigrette - (see below)

  8. 1/2 cup 80g / 2.8oz Dark raisins

  9. Salt - to taste

  10. Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste

  11. Citrus Vinaigrette

  12. 1/4 cup 59ml Balsamic vinegar

  13. 3 tablespoons 45ml Orange juice

  14. 2 1/2 tablespoons 37ml Lime juice

  15. 2 tablespoons 30ml Honey mustard

  16. 2 tablespoons 30ml Olive oil

  17. 1 tablespoon 15ml Green onion, including tops - thinly sliced (large)

  18. 3 Garlic cloves - minced

  19. 1/2 teaspoon 2 1/2ml Dried basil leaves

  20. 1/2 teaspoon 2 1/2ml Dried oregano leaves

  21. 1/4 teaspoon 1 1/3ml Salt

Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

  1. Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add chicken and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until well browned and no longer pink in center. Cut chicken into strips or cubes.

  2. Combine chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, mandarin oranges and orzo in large bowl; drizzle with Citrus Vinaigrette and toss. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.

  3. Stir in raisins just before serving. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

  4. For the Citrus Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in jar with tight-fitting lid; refrigerate until serving time. Shake well before using. (Makes about 2/3 cup)

  5. This recipe yields 8 main-dish servings.

  6. Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Starch, 2 Meat, 1 Fruit, 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat.

  7. Nutrition Facts: Calories 379; Calories from fat 18%; Total Fat 8g; Saturated Fat 1g; Protein 24g; Carbohydrates 55g; Cholesterol 46mg; Sodium 178mg; Dietary Fiber 3g.

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