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Chicken Salad with Zucchini, Lemon and Pine Nuts Recipe

Chicken Salad with Zucchini, Lemon and Pine Nuts Recipe

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Chicken Salad with Zucchini, Lemon and Pine Nuts

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/3 cup dried currants
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1/8 tsp ground cumin
finely grated zest of 1 lemon , plus juice of 2 lemons
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 medium zucchini cut into 3-by -1/2-inch sticks (2 lb)
1 large shallot, minced
1 1/2 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 tbsp pine nuts
2 cups lightly packed baby arugula leaves
1 1- inch piece preserved lemon, peel only slivered optional

Directions:

In a small bowl, cover the currants with hot water and let stand until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain.
In a large nonreactive bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with the garlic, cumin, lemon zest, half of the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Add the zucchini and currants and toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a large, shallow glass or ceramic dish, combine the minced shallot with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the remaining lemon juice. Add the chicken breast halves, turning to coat thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning a few times.
In a small skillet, toast the pine nuts over moderate heat, tossing a few times, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
Remove the chicken breast halves from the marinade, scraping off the shallot. Slice the chicken on the bias 1 1/2 inches thick and season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the chicken slices and cook over moderately high heat, turning a few times, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to a large, shallow serving bowl and let cool slightly. Add the marinated zucchini and currants, toasted pine nuts, arugula and preserved lemon and toss lightly. Serve right away.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	416.44 Kcal (1744 kJ)
Calories from fat	218.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.32g	37%
Cholesterol	100.34mg	33%
Sodium	558.36mg	23%
Potassium	827.75mg	18%
Total Carbs	16.91g	6%
Sugars	11.42g	46%
Dietary Fiber	2.51g	10%
Protein	37.1g	74%
Vitamin C	8.2mg	14%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	51.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	160.4 Kcal (672 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.37g	37%
Cholesterol	38.65mg	33%
Sodium	215.06mg	23%
Potassium	318.82mg	18%
Total Carbs	6.51g	6%
Sugars	4.4g	46%
Dietary Fiber	0.97g	10%
Protein	14.29g	74%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	14%
Iron	0.5mg	8%
Calcium	19.9mg	5%

* 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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