Lunch: Winter Chicken Salad with Citrus and Celery

This riff on Chinese chicken salad calls for blood orange in place of mandarin orange.

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Chicken Breast

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Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen

Ingredients

7 tender celery ribs
2 clove unpeeled garlic
1/2 tsp. black peppercorns
3 blood oranges
salt
4 bone-in chicken breast halves
3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
2 c. shaved Grana Padano cheese
.67 c. chopped marcona almonds

Instructions

In a large saucepan, combine the whole celery rib, garlic, and peppercorns with 6 cups of water. Using a peeler, remove the zest from 2 of the oranges and add the zest to the pot. Season lightly with salt and bring to a boil. Add the chicken and simmer over low heat for 16 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the chicken stand for exactly 30 minutes. Remove the chicken and pull the meat from the bones, discarding the skin. Shred the chicken and let cool. Reserve the broth for another use.
Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, peel the oranges, removing all of the bitter white pith. Working over a strainer set over a large bowl, cut in between the membranes to release the sections. Squeeze the juice from the membranes into the bowl. Whisk in the vinegar and oil and season with salt and pepper.
Add the chicken, sliced celery, orange sections, and cheese to the bowl, and toss well. Mound the salad on a platter, sprinkle with the almonds, and serve.

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