Asparagus, Mandarin Orange, Chicken, and Rice

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Recipe from USDA MyPlate Kitchen (public domain).

Dinner

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons mandarin orange juice (reserved from oranges)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce, reduced sodium
  • 3 1/3 cups fresh asparagus (trimmed)
  • 2 cans 11 oz cans mandarin oranges (drained, reserve juice)
  • 12 ounces cooked chicken breast (cut into chunks)
  • 3 cups cooked instant brown rice

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients, set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook rice according to package directions.

  3. 3

    Place whole trimmed asparagus in a large skillet with 1 1/2 inches of water.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2-5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Rinse with cool water and cut into 1-inch pieces.

  6. 6

    In a medium size bowl, toss all ingredients.