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Sicilian Chicken with Zucchini

Chicken breast halves are marinated in mixture of fresh orange juice and olive oil and vinegar dressing. Marinated chicken breasts are grilled and arranged on top of baby arugula and topped with mixture of orange sections, Kalamata olives, red onion slices, and mint leaves. Chicken is served with grilled zucchini slices.

Ingredients -

4 Oranges
1/4 cup Olive Oil and Vinegar Dressing
4 Chicken Breast Halves
1/3 cup Halved, Pitted Kalamata Olives
1/4 cup Thin Sliced Red Onion
3 tablespoons Sliced Mint
4 Small Zucchini, halved lengthwise
1/4 teaspoon Coarse Salt
1/4 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1 (5 ounces) bag Fresh Baby Arugula Leaves

 
Preparation:

1. Squeeze the juice from 1 orange into a 1/4 cup measuring cup, filling the cup.

2. Pour the juice and 2 tablespoons of oil and vinegar dressing into a large Ziploc bag.

3. Add the chicken breasts, seal the bag and toss to coat.

4. Allow the chicken to marinate for 20 minutes, at room temperature.

5. Preheat the grill.

6. Peel the remaining oranges, cut in half and slice into wedges.

7. Add the orange wedges, olives, mint and remaining juice and dressing to a bowl and toss well.

8. Spray the zucchini nonstick cooking spray and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

9. Remove chicken from marinade, discard marinade.

10. Place the zucchini and chicken on the grill and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until the chicken internal temperature reaches 165 degrees and the zucchini is tender.

11. Divide the greens among 4 plates, top with the grilled chicken, orange mixture and serve with zucchini.

 


Chicken Breast Recipe Tip
Kalamata Olives

The large purplish black olives are a Greek import named after the city of the same name in Southern Greece. The olives are a staple in Mediterranean cuisine, a fixture in Greek salads, and a popular table olive around the world. The olives are usually reserved in wine vinegar or olive oil.


Chicken Breast Recipe Tip
Fresh Baby Arugula Leaves

Fresh baby arugula leaves can be found in plastic bags with other prepared greens, and in loose bunches in the produce section of your supermarket or farmers market. The leaves have a soft texture and a fresh peppery taste. They are delicious eaten raw and are a popular salad ingredient.

 
 
   
 
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