This summer has been a hot one! So, let’s refresh our bodies with a citrus’y snack: Mandarin Oranges!
These little orange morsels are filled with vitamin c and provide our bodies with 80% of the antioxidants it needs in order to fight off viruses and colds. And no one likes a summer cold! With these nutrients it helps boost the immune system and also maintains the proper functioning of the body.
Mandarins are also rich in vitamin E and B12. These vitamins are extremely essential for hair to grow healthy, shiny, and strong. They also assist in slowing the aging process! And if vanity is a concern, another great benefit is weight loss! This fruit is a great source of fiber which makes the stomach stay fuller longer. It also reduces the desire to want to eat more.
With all the fiber and antioxidants, mandarin oranges also help regulate cholesterol and maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Therefore lowering your chances of heart disease!
Help freshen up your summer meals with this delicious recipe!
Chicken with Mandarin Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2-2/3 cups hot cooked brown rice
Instructions
- Drain oranges, reserving 1/4 cup juice. For salsa, in a large bowl, combine oranges, pecans, onion and cilantro.
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in reserved juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Top with salsa; serve with rice.
