Orange Chicken With Bulgur Pilaf
Serves 4|
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Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest plus 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 6 scallions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
Directions
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the zest, half the scallions, 2 tablespoons oregano, 1 tablespoon oil, and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- In another bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, 2 tablespoons oil, the remaining scallions and oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Heat the remaining teaspoon of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until golden, 8 to 9 minutes per side. Add the orange juice during the last minute of cooking.
- Meanwhile, cook the bulgur according to the package directions. Toss with the tomato mixture; serve with the chicken.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 474Calories From Fat 176
- Protein 40g
- Carbohydrate 35g
- Sugar 4g
- Fiber 8g
- Fat 20g
- Sat Fat 3g
- Calcium 76mg
- Iron 3mg
- Sodium 807mg
- Cholesterol 94mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
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Quick Tip
The marinated chicken and tomato mixture can be refrigerated (uncooked) for up to 1 day.
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