PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN SALAD

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Juicy, warm chicken breasts baked in a crunchy pecan and garlic flavored coating sit on a bed of crisp romaine lettuce. Dried cranberries and mandarin oranges add a sweetness that is balanced by the tanginess of crumbled blue cheese. Ranch dressing ties the dish together to make a wonderfully light, filling salad.

Provided by LIANAD

Categories     Salad

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup creamy garlic salad dressing
1 cup finely chopped pecans
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 head romaine lettuce leaves, torn into 1/2 inch wide strips
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup dried cranberries
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
½ cup Ranch dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place the creamy garlic dressing and pecans in separate bowls. Dip each chicken breast in the dressing then in the pecans to coat. Arrange chicken on a baking sheet.
  • Bake chicken 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until juices run clear. Cool slightly, and cut into strips.
  • On serving plates, arrange equal amounts of the lettuce, mandarin oranges, cranberries, and blue cheese. Top with equal amounts chicken, and serve with Ranch dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 955.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 96.6 mg, Fat 70.2 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 35.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 1473.1 mg, Sugar 40.3 g

Khuram Saifi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


M Nadir
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


KHANYISA SENTILE
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love the sweet and savory flavors.


Yusuf Muhammad
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I love the combination of sweet pecans and savory chicken in this salad.


_WeirdZenitsu_
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Jahnaya Sinclair
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. I usually serve it on a bed of lettuce.


Mohammed Bouterbiat
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.


Elisha parnell
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I'm not a big fan of pecans, but I still enjoyed this salad. The chicken was moist and flavorful.


Andrea Martinez
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This salad is a nice change from the usual chicken salad recipes.


tahir leon
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I've never made pecan-crusted chicken salad before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out great!


Victor Chibuike
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Meddie Meddie
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I'm always looking for new chicken salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.


Alichu Zoone
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add different ingredients to it, depending on what I have on hand.


Alex Amygdalios
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


nihal nawaz
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


Jaydon Dion
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This is the best chicken salad I've ever had! The pecans add a wonderful flavor and texture.


Besa Guruga
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The pecan crust is amazing!


Shahbaz Sskss
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love the sweet and savory flavors.


Mahim Reza
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the pecan crust adds a nice crunch.


Anya Mksh
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This pecan-crusted chicken salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of sweet pecans, savory chicken, and creamy dressing was simply irresistible.