Chicken and Caponata Salad
- 1/2 medium head escarole, torn into bite-size pieces
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 boneless chicken breast halves, skinned
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar plus 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 7 1/2-ounce can prepared caponata, such as Progresso
- Place escarole in large salad bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add to skillet and saute until springy to touch, about 5 minutes per side.
- Transfer to plate.
- Add shallot to skillet and stir 1 minute.
- Add orange juice and 2 tablespoons vinegar and boil until reduced to glaze.
- Remove skillet from heat.
- Whisk in orange peel, mustard and remaining 2 teaspoons vinegar.
- Gradually whisk in remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
- Add chicken and caponata to escarole.
- Add dressing and toss to coat.
head, olive oil, chicken breast halves, salt, shallot, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, mustard, caponata
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chicken-and-caponata-salad-2038 (may not work)