Good Source of B5
One of the 13 essential vitamins needed for the body to function. You can find B5 (Pantothenic Acid) in Avocado, Broccoli, kale, and other vegetables in the cabbage family, Eggs, Legumes and lentils, Milk, Mushroom, Organ meats, Poultry, White and sweet potatoes, Whole-grain cereals and fruits.
Serves 4
1 small pink grapefruit
1 medium orange
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed (1 pound)
1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
1 leek, trimmed, washed thoroughly and sliced
1/4 cup dry vermouth
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
Remove skin and white pith from grapefruit and orange with a sharp knife and discard. Cut the segments away from their surrounding membranes into a bowl (discard seeds). Squeeze any remaining juice from the membranes into the bowl. Drain the segments and measure the juice. Add enough water, if necessary, to make 1/2 cup and set the juice and fruit aside.
Combine flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken lightly in the flour mixture. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden on the outside and no longer pink inside, 3 to 4 minutes per side. (Reduce heat to medium if the chicken is browning too quickly.) Remove to a plate, cover and keep warm.
Add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil to the pan. Add leek and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the reserved fruit juices and vermouth and bring to a boil. Boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add marmalade, the reserved fruit, mint and pepper to taste. Return chicken to the pan and reheat gently.
Nutritional Information
Calories 276; Carbohydrates 26g; Cholesterol 63mg; Fiber 3g; Sodium 357mg; Fat 6g; Protein 25g; Potassium 396mg
* Sources: Eating Well, Wikipedia
Vitamin B5, also known as Pantothenic Acid, helps alleviation of conditions like asthma, hair loss, allergies, stress and anxiety, respiratory disorders and heart problems. It also helps to boost immunity, reduce osteoarthritis and signs of aging, increase resistance to various types of infections, stimulate physical growth, and manage diabetes and skin disorders.
Leek is a vegetable that belongs with onion and garlic family. Leeks have a mild onion-like taste. In its raw state, the vegetable is crunchy and firm. The edible portions of the leek are the white base of the leaves (above the roots and stem base), the light green parts, and to a lesser extent the dark green parts of the leaves. One of the most popular uses is for adding flavor to stock. The dark green portion is usually discarded because it has a tough texture, but it can be sautéed or added to stock.
Vermouth is an aromatized, fortified wine flavored with various botanicals (roots, barks, flowers, seeds, herbs, spices). The herbs in dry vermouth make it an attractive ingredient in sauces for fish dishes or as a marinade for other meats, including pork and chicken.