Five-Spice Chicken & Orange Salad
Recipe from EatingWell

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.


Five-Spice Chicken & Orange Salad

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

Tips:
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. Store the chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 278, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 491 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 26 g, Potassium 450 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 140%, Vitamin C 170%, Iron 15%. Exchanges: Fruit 1, Vegetable 1.5, Lean Meat 3, Fat 1.5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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