PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN SALAD WITH TANGY MAPLE DRESSING

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This is adapted from Rachael Ray. The chicken tenders are fabulous and the tangy maple dressing is to die for. I changed up the vegetables in the salad for my personal preference. Put whatever fruits and vegetables you like in your salad.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

vegetable oil, for frying
2 lbs chicken tenders
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 cup pecans, processed in food processor to finely chop
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 orange, zested
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup tangy barbecue sauce
1 orange, juice of
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 carrots, thinly sliced
3 scallions, chopped
1/2 cup dried cherries or 1/2 cup cranberries
1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • Heat 1 1/2 to 2 inches of oil over medium high heat. Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Set out 3 shallow dishes.
  • Place flour in 1 dish, eggs beaten with a splash of water in a second. In the third dish, combine bread crumbs with ground pecans, nutmeg and orange zest.
  • Coat tenders in batches in flour, then egg, then bread crumb mixture. Fry tenders in small batches 6 to 7 minutes. Drain tenders on paper towels.
  • Dressing:
  • Combine maple syrup, barbecue sauce and orange juice in a bowl. Whisk in oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine salad ingredients in a large salad bowl or on a serving platter. Toss with 3/4 of the dressing.
  • Top salad with pecan crusted chicken tenders and drizzle remaining dressing over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1023.8, Fat 42, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 237.4, Sodium 563, Carbohydrate 95.1, Fiber 16.1, Sugar 35.2, Protein 71.3

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