Try out our Roasted Chicken with Artichoke and Citrus Salad recipe today! This easy-to-make dish features a fresh arugula salad topped with savory feta cheese crumbles and roasted chicken.
Prep Time 25 Min | Cook Time 60 Min | Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4-5 lb chicken breasts
- 3 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 3/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 5 oz baby arugula
- 2 oranges, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, quartered
- 1/2 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives, crushed
- 2 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp roasted pistachios, shelled and crushed
- 1 tbsp nonpareil capers
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Season the chicken breasts with 3 teaspoons of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Drizzle the chicken with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then place the chicken on a wire rack; set over a rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast chicken for about 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Then, let the chicken rest, uncovered for 20 minutes. Set aside.
- Begin to make the salad dressing by whisking together orange juice, lime juice, dijon mustard, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Slowly add in 4 tablespoons of olive oil while continuously whisking. Set aside.
- Arrange arugula on a large plate and top with orange slices, artichoke hearts, olives, feta cheese, capers, and pistachios. Drizzle with half of your homemade dressing, making sure to coat evenly.
- Serve the salad with the chicken and a side of the remaining dressing.
- Enjoy!