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Five-Spice Chicken and Orange Salad

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1. Ingredients

  1. 6 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  2. 1 teaspoon five-spice powder (see Ingredient note)
  3. 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  4. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
  5. 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
  6. 3 oranges
  7. 12 cups mixed Asian or salad greens
  8. 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  9. 1/2 cup slivered red onion
  10. 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  11. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Nutrition Info

Per Serving

  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7 g
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Sugars: 15 g

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2. Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Combine 1 teaspoon oil, five-spice powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture into both sides of the chicken breasts.
  2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts; cook until browned on one side, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn them over and transfer the pan to the oven. Roast until the chicken is just cooked through (an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F), 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board; let rest for 5 minutes (it will finish cooking as it rests).
  3. Meanwhile, peel and segment two of the oranges (see Tip), collecting segments and any juice in a large bowl. (Discard membranes, pith and skin.) Add the greens, bell pepper and onion to the bowl. Zest and juice the remaining orange. Place the zest and juice in a small bowl; whisk in vinegar, mustard, the remaining 4 teaspoons oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Pour the dressing over the salad; toss to combine. Slice the chicken and serve on the salad.

Yield: 4 servings

3. Still Hungry?

Five-spice powder is a Chinese seasoning shortcut combining multiple flavors in one convenient package. Tossed with orange juice and chicken, it makes a terrific salad with a complex, layered taste that belies the simple recipe. Make It a Meal: Sesame breadsticks and a crisp Riesling are all you need to get dinner on the table quickly.

Notes:

Ingredient note

Often a blend of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise and Szechuan peppercorns, five-spice powder was originally considered a cure-all miracle blend encompassing the five elements (sour, bitter, sweet, pungent, salty). Look for it in the supermarket spice section.

Tip

To segment citrus: With a sharp knife, remove the skin and white pith from the fruit. Working over a bowl, cut the segments from their surrounding membranes. Squeeze juice into the bowl before discarding the membranes.

Make Ahead Tip

Prepare through Step 2. Refrigerate the chicken for up to 2 days. Slice and serve chilled.

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