Thursday, October 28, 2010

Citrus Chicken over Spinach

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp Unsweetened Orange Juice
1 ½ Tsp Fresh Lime Juice
1/8 Tsp Grated Lime Rind
¼ Tsp Grated Orange Rind
1 ½ Tsp. Fresh Thyme (Chopped)
½ Clove Garlic (Minced)
Pinch of Ground Red Pepper to Taste
4 oz. Boneless Chicken Breast
¾ Tsp. Olive Oil
1 ½ Cup Fresh Baby Spinach

Directions:
Combine the fruit juice, fruit rinds and seasonings in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the marinade, pouring the rest in a re-sealable plastic bag; add chicken to the bag. Seal; let stand for 5 minutes. Heat a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Place chicken in pan, discarding marinade. Cook chicken for 4 minutes per side or until cooked through. While chicken is cooking, take reserved marinade and whisk together with olive oil to make a dressing. Place 1 1/2 cups spinach on a plate, top with chicken and drizzle with dressing. Serves one- alter recipe according to number of people serving.

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