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Ingredients

  • 1 lb asparagus
  • 3 oranges
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil (using 1T/2T/1T in recipe)
  • 1 tablespoon minced chives
  • salt and pepper (for asparagus, dressing and chicken, see recipe directions for amounts needed for each)
  • 4 (5 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens

Method

  • Heat oven to 500 degrees.
  • Cut asparagus diagonally into 2 inches pieces, toss with 1 Tbs.
  • of the oil, 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper in a roasting pan.
  • Bake until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once.
  • Peel and segment 2 of the oranges; set aside.
  • Juice the remaining orange and whisk together juice, 2 Tbs.
  • of the oil, 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/8 teaspoons ground black pepper; stir in chives.
  • Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper, or to taste.
  • Cook in the remaining 1 Tbs.
  • oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned on both sides, 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and cook chciken until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Combine asparagus, greens, and orange segments and toss with half the orange juice mixture.
  • Divide among 4 servings plates, top with sliced chicken breasts, and drizzle with remaining orange juice mixture.