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Chicken & Orzo Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

Chicken & Orzo Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

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Ingredients:

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nonstick cooking spray
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 1/2 cups zucchini, sliced and quartered
2 cups red bell peppers, sliced
1 (4 oz) can mandarin orange sections
8 oz orzo pasta, cooked and cooled to room temperature
1/2 cup dark raisin
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp orange juice
2 1/2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp honey mustard
2 tbsp olive oil
1 green onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt

Directions:

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.
Combine chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, mandarin oranges and orzo in a large bowl; drizzle with vinaigrette and toss.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
Stir in raisins just before serving.
Season taste with salt and black pepper, if desired. Garnish as desired.
For Citrus Vinaigrette Combine all ingredients in jar with tight-fitting lid.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	267.71 Kcal (1121 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.41g	14%
Cholesterol	46.53mg	16%
Sodium	429.78mg	18%
Potassium	919.81mg	20%
Total Carbs	27.87g	9%
Sugars	7.12g	28%
Dietary Fiber	3.29g	13%
Protein	19.92g	40%
Vitamin C	105mg	175%
Vitamin A	1.6mg	53%
Iron	28.5mg	158%
Calcium	43.8mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	77 Kcal (322 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.71g	14%
Cholesterol	13.39mg	16%
Sodium	123.62mg	18%
Potassium	264.57mg	20%
Total Carbs	8.02g	9%
Sugars	2.05g	28%
Dietary Fiber	0.95g	13%
Protein	5.73g	40%
Vitamin C	30.2mg	175%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	53%
Iron	8.2mg	158%
Calcium	12.6mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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