Best Crispy Nutty Chicken Salad Recipes

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CRUNCHY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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I love their crunchy, citrusy salad so much that once I made my husband drive an hour to the nearest Applebee's restaurant just so I could eat it! It was time to come up with my own version. I'm completely happy with the results-and my husband is, too! Find more of my recipes at my blog, mandysrecipeboxblog.com. -Mandy Bird, Holbrook, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 frozen breaded chicken tenders (about 8 ounces)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix
1/4 cup crispy chow mein noodles
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook chicken tenders according to package directions. Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, vinegar, mustard and sesame oil., To serve, place romaine and coleslaw mixes in a large bowl; toss with dressing. Divide among four plates. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; place over salads. Sprinkle with noodles and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 25g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

FRUITY NUTTY CHICKEN SALAD



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Apples, grapes, and nuts in a chicken salad add fantastic texture and flavor. Cooking the chicken in the pressure cooker with the seasonings enhances the flavor of the chicken. This is a well-balanced and delicious chicken salad. It's tasty on its own. Or, serve it on a flaky, buttery croissant. If you're a fan of chicken salad,...

Provided by Gordon Savell

Categories     Chicken Salads

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 bunch seedless grapes (1 1/2 - 2 pounds)
2 large red delicious apples
1 jar(s) mayonnaise, 30 oz.
1 pkg chopped walnuts, 4 oz
1 pkg chopped pecans, 4 oz
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp seasoned salt
1 tsp Emeril's Original Essence Seasoning
1/4 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • 1. I use a pressure cooker but you can boil the chicken breasts. Place 5 breasts in a pressure cooker.
  • 2. Add seasonings. I use seasoning salt, garlic powder, pepper, and Emeril's Essence.
  • 3. Then add water to cover chicken by 1-2". Cook for 20 - 25 mins.
  • 4. In a big bowl, shred chicken breast (remove all fat as you go).
  • 5. Add grapes. I usually cut mine in 4-6 pieces...nice little chunks.
  • 6. Add a good covering of walnuts and pecans.
  • 7. Add the Red Delicious apples. I cut mine into maybe 1/2" chunks. I peel mine but you may like the skin.
  • 8. Add a jar of mayo. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • 9. Mix well so you get a little of everything in every bite.
  • 10. I like mine on regular old saltine crackers but I am sure it would be good on toast as well. It is even good by itself.

CHUNKY CHICKEN SALAD WITH GRAPES AND PECANS



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This chicken salad with grapes is ready in a snap when using rotisserie chicken and a few quick chops of pecans, sweet onion and celery. -Julie Sterchi, Jackson, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1-1/4 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion, optional
Lettuce leaves or whole wheat bread slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add the chicken, grapes, pecans, celery and, if desired, onion; mix lightly to coat. If desired, serve with lettuce leaves or whole wheat bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD WITH YUMMY HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING



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We drizzled Jillena's 5-star-rated Yummy Honey Mustard Dressing over a bed of fresh greens and air-fried chicken strips to create this flavorful main dish salad. Chill dressing, covered, up to 1 week. Makes about 1 1/3 cups dressing.

Provided by coweed

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
cooking spray
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
8 cups mixed spring salad greens
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
1 cup sliced radishes
¾ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
3 tablespoons honey
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in an extra-large skillet over medium heat. Add panko and garlic powder. Cook, stirring, until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a shallow dish and let cool, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in parsley.
  • Coat an air fryer basket with cooking spray and preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, in another shallow dish, stir together flour, salt, and pepper. In a third shallow dish, whisk together eggs and water.
  • Cut chicken breasts lengthwise into 1x3-inch strips. Dip chicken strips into flour mixture, then egg mixture, then panko mixture to coat.
  • Working in batches, add chicken to the preheated air fryer. Cook, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest parts registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate; cover and keep warm.
  • Toss together salad greens, carrots, and radishes in a large bowl.
  • Stir mayonnaise, yellow mustard, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice for dressing together in a small bowl.
  • Divide salad among plates, top with chicken, and drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 137.1 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 679.9 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

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