Name: Orange chicken and pepita salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon pepitas (pumpkin seeds); 1 cup chicken stock; 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, plus 1 tablespoon extra; 2 small chicken breast fillets; 1/2 cup long-grain white rice; 1 small red capsicum, finely chopped; 1 celery stick, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoon finely chopped chives; 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; baby cos lettuce leaves, to serve

Ingredients

2 tablespoon pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

1 cup chicken stock

1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, plus 1 tablespoon extra

2 small chicken breast fillets

1/2 cup long-grain white rice

1 small red capsicum, finely chopped

1 celery stick, thinly sliced

2 tablespoon finely chopped chives

2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon dijon mustard

baby cos lettuce leaves, to serve

Method

1.Spread pepitas over a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels. Cover with another paper towel. Microwave on high for 40 seconds or until lightly toasted. Cool.

2.Combine stock and juice in a 1-litre (4-cup) microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Add chicken to stock; microwave on high for 4 minutes. Turn chicken: microwave on high for 2 minutes or until cooked. Transfer chicken to a heatproof plate. Cool. Discard stock. Shred or slice chicken.

3.Place rice in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 1/4 cups warm water. Microwave, covered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is almost absorbed. Stand for 2 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork to separate grains. Cool.

4.Add capsicum, celery, pepitas and chives to rice. Combine oil, extra juice, mustard, salt and pepper in a small jug. Arrange lettuce on serving plates. Top with rice salad and chicken. Serve drizzled with dressing.

Use water instead of stock. Pepitas are edible pumpkin seeds; they’re dark green and are in the health foods aisle.
Note

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Ingredients

Method

Related stories

Subscribe and save up to 38%