Lemon Chicken Citrus Bowls

Lemon Chicken Citrus Bowls

NUTRITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Citrus fruits contain powerful antioxidants like vitamin C, as well as vitamins and minerals such as potassium, folate, calcium, niacin, and vitamin B6

This bowl incorporates a nice variety of Mediterranean lifestyle components

DIRECTIONS

• Combine chicken, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large Ziploc plastic bag; seal. Chill 1 hour, or let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add chicken, and cook until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers 165°F. Set aside.

• Reduce heat to medium. Add kale to pan, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in brown rice and orange juice; cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 1 minute.

• Separate kale mixture into two bowls. Slice chicken breasts into strips; place on kale mixture. Top with Green Goddess Avocado Sauce and orange slices.

INGREDIENTS

14 oz boneless skinless chicken breast

1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

2 Tsp Dijon mustard

1 Garlic clove, minced

1/8 Tsp kosher salt

1/8 Tsp black pepper

2 Tsp olive oil

4 Cups coarsely chopped lacinato kale

1 Cup cooked brown rice or favorite whole grain

4 Tsp fresh orange juice

4 Tbsp Green Goddess Avocado Sauce

½ Cup navel or blood orange slices