Tuesday, May 24, 2011

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Sunkist Grilled Chicken and Citrus Salad - 19g Carbs, 4g Fiber

 

Sunkist Grilled Chicken and Citrus Salad - 19g Carbs, 4g Fiber

{Note: Olives and Feta add to the sodium content so if you are
using less salt either pass this recipe by or substitute something
that will add less or not salt. Take Care, Gloria}

From: www.sunkist.com - Recipe by Chef Jill Davie
This is a wonderful refreshing salad, Sunkist Grilled Chicken and
Citrus Salad is a must try. The flavor combination creates a light
and totally satisfying salad which tops a bed of greens, and enhances
the flavor of the grilled chicken. You will be delighted with this
recipe!
Servings: 4

4 chicken breasts
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Sunkist lemon, zested and juiced
2 Sunkist navel oranges, zested and segmented
2 cups broccoli florets, chopped fine
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (approximately 12) halved OR
1 roma tomato, diced
1/4 cup olives, pitted and halved
1/4 medium red onion, sliced
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
4 cups mixed greens
Fresh ground black pepper

In a medium sized bowl, toss the chicken breasts with 1 clove garlic,
half the lemon and orange zest and 1 Tbsp. of olive oil.

Grill the chicken breasts until cooked through, approximately 8 minutes
on each side. Allow to rest 5 minutes. Slice each breast into 5 pieces.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 Tbsp. olive oil, remaining
minced garlic, lemon juice, remaining lemon and orange zest and some
black pepper. Add the orange segments, cherry tomatoes, olives and
red onion. Toss in the broccoli, cilantro, basil and feta cheese.

To Serve:
Divide the mixed greens amongst four serving plates. Top the greens
with the tossed salad. Arrange each plate with a sliced chicken breast
and serve.

Servings: 4
Nutrition per Serving:
500 Calories, 28g Total Fat, 7g Saturated Fat, 50% Calories from Fat,
13% Calories from Saturated Fat, 134mg Cholesterol, 19g Carbs,
4g Dietary Fiber, 900mg Sodium, 43g Protein

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