Dinner: Roasted Chicken and Arugula Salad

Try this budget-friendly dish for lunch or dinner this week. To minimize prep time, cook the chicken and make the dressing ahead of time.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Honey

Ingredients

2 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken breast
1 Tbsp salt-free all purpose seasoning (like Mrs. Dash or Salt-Free Spike seasoning)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced or grated
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
1 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
6 cups arugula
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced (equivalent to 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup golden raisins

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.  Lay the chicken breasts skin side up on a sheet pan and season with the salt-free seasoning.
Roast the chicken for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F. Set the chicken aside to cool.
In a large salad bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, garlic, dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, salt (optional), and pepper.
Peel the skin off the chicken and remove the bone (discard the skin and bone). Cut the chicken into 1-inch chunks.
Toss the chicken, arugula, onion, and golden raisins in the dressing and serve.
Serve with: Warm whole wheat dinner rolls spread lightly with trans-fat-free margarine.  
Recipe Cost: $10.71

Choices/Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Nonstarchy Vegetable, 4 Lean Protein, 1 Fat

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