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Chicken-and-Spinach Salad with Toasted-Sesame Dressing Recipe

Chicken-and-Spinach Salad with Toasted-Sesame Dressing Recipe

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Chicken-and-Spinach Salad with Toasted-Sesame Dressing

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 1/2 tsp red- or white-wine vinegar
2 tsp chopped fresh ginger
1 small clove garlic
1 tbsp orange juice
1 1/2 tsp asian sesame oil
1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp cooking oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3)
1/4 tsp fresh-ground black pepper
2 tbsp water
2 lb spinach, stems removed, leaves washed well (about 4 1/2 quarts)
1 red bell pepper , cut into thin strips

Directions:

Heat a large frying pan over moderate heat. Add the sesame seeds and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the seeds from the pan immediately.
In a blender, combine the vinegar, ginger, garlic, orange juice, sesame oil, the 1/3 cup cooking oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and 1 tablespoon of the toasted sesame seeds. Puree until smooth and leave the dressing in the blender.
In the frying pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat. Season the chicken breasts with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the black pepper and add to the pan. Cook until brown, about 5 minutes. Turn and cook until almost done, about 3 minutes more. Cover the pan, remove from the heat, and let steam for 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan. Set the pan over moderate heat and add the water. Cook, scraping the bottom of the pan to dislodge any brown bits, until reduced to 1 tablespoon. Transfer the liquid to the blender and pulse to combine. When the chicken breasts are cool enough to handle, cut them into bite-size pieces and toss with the remaining sesame seeds.
In a large bowl, toss the spinach with the red-pepper strips and the chicken. Serve the salad with the dressing spooned over the top.
Wine Recommendation: The herbal, grassy notes in sauvignon blanc make it well-suited to pairing with salads. Even better, its high acidity allows it to easily handle the tart orange juice in this dressing.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	406.95 Kcal (1704 kJ)
Calories from fat	248.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.6g	42%
Cholesterol	66.89mg	22%
Sodium	838.74mg	35%
Potassium	1677.27mg	36%
Total Carbs	13.53g	5%
Sugars	1.45g	6%
Dietary Fiber	6.06g	24%
Protein	31.22g	62%
Vitamin C	95.3mg	159%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	20.8mg	115%
Calcium	321.9mg	32%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	96.53 Kcal (404 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.55g	42%
Cholesterol	15.87mg	22%
Sodium	198.95mg	35%
Potassium	397.84mg	36%
Total Carbs	3.21g	5%
Sugars	0.34g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.44g	24%
Protein	7.4g	62%
Vitamin C	22.6mg	159%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	4.9mg	115%
Calcium	76.3mg	32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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