Chicken Paillards with Clementine Salsa

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
22%
Chicken Paillards with Clementine Salsa
45 min.
4
284kcal

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Imagine a dish that perfectly marries the tender juiciness of chicken with the bright, refreshing flavors of clementines and herbs. Our Chicken Paillards with Clementine Salsa is a delightful take on a classic favorite, ready to impress at your next lunch or dinner gathering. This recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it accessible for various dietary needs, but it also boasts a vibrant, healthful profile that packs a low-calorie punch at just 284 calories per serving.

Perfectly pounded chicken breasts are seared to golden-brown perfection, allowing each bite to remain juicy and succulent. Topped with a summery salsa made from sweet and tangy clementines, fresh herbs, and a hint of serrano chile for a subtle kick, this dish elevates your meal from ordinary to extraordinary. The zesty clementine juice reduction drizzled over the chicken infuses it with moisture and a burst of citrus flavor that will make your taste buds sing.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a stunning main course that not only looks beautiful on the plate but also brings a medley of tastes to every forkful. Whether you are hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a satisfying weeknight dinner that feels special, Chicken Paillards with Clementine Salsa will surely become a beloved favorite in your kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup celery diced finely
  • cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 20 ounce chicken breast halves 
  • 0.5 cup clementine juice fresh (from 6 clementines)
  • cup 3 large clementines diced peeled
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh coarsely chopped
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh coarsely chopped
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup onion diced red finely
  •  serrano chiles minced seeded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking paper
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Place chicken breast halves between2 sheets plastic wrap or parchment paper,spacing apart. Using mallet, poundchicken to 1/4-inch thickness. DO AHEAD: Canbe made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  2. Mix clementines and next 8 ingredientsin medium bowl. Season with salt andpepper. DO AHEAD: Salsa can be made 2 hoursahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature.
  3. Uncover chicken; sprinkle with salt andpepper.
  4. Heat olive oil in large nonstickskillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add chickenand cook until slightly browned and cookedthrough, about 3 minutes per side.
  6. Transferchicken to platter.
  7. Add clementine juice toskillet; boil until reduced to 1/4 cup, stirringoften, about 2 minutes.
  8. Drizzle sauce overchicken. Spoon salsa over and serve.
  9. Per serving: 409.3 kcal calories,
  10. 9 % calories from fat 23.1 g fat, 4.5 saturated fat,
  11. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories284kcal
Protein44.48%
Fat34.69%
Carbs20.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
57.75
Glycemic Load
4.75
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
20.876086460507%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.17mg
Hesperetin
5.96mg
Naringenin
0.45mg
Apigenin
0.37mg
Luteolin
0.21mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
5.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:283.95kcal
14.2%
Fat:10.93g
16.82%
Saturated Fat:1.8g
11.24%
Carbohydrates:14.77g
4.92%
Net Carbohydrates:12.77g
4.64%
Sugar:10.63g
11.81%
Cholesterol:90.72mg
30.24%
Sodium:181.28mg
7.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.54g
63.07%
Vitamin B3:15.51mg
77.56%
Selenium:45.81µg
65.45%
Vitamin C:53.47mg
64.81%
Vitamin B6:1.2mg
59.8%
Phosphorus:336.64mg
33.66%
Potassium:850.4mg
24.3%
Vitamin B5:2.27mg
22.73%
Vitamin K:18.87µg
17.97%
Magnesium:54.13mg
13.53%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.55%
Vitamin E:1.75mg
11.64%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.27%
Vitamin A:524.29IU
10.49%
Folate:37.33µg
9.33%
Fiber:2.01g
8.03%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.49%
Zinc:1mg
6.64%
Iron:1.11mg
6.19%
Copper:0.12mg
6.18%
Calcium:48.75mg
4.87%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.72%
Source:Epicurious