Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts; 1 cup Pecan Halves; 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1/2 cups Flour; 1 Egg, Whisked; 3 cups Chopped Romaine Lettuce; 1 Apple, Chopped; 1/4 cups Dried Cranberries; 1/4 cups Sunflower Seeds; 1 cup Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Or To Taste

Servings: persons

2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 cup Pecan Halves
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cups Flour
1 Egg, Whisked
3 cups Chopped Romaine Lettuce
1 Apple, Chopped
1/4 cups Dried Cranberries
1/4 cups Sunflower Seeds
1 cup Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Or To Taste

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Split the chicken breasts down the center so each one yields 2 thinner pieces.
2
In a food processor, pulse nuts and cheddar cheese until chopped together.
3
Add flour to a plate. In a bowl, whisk egg. On a nother place, add the pecan and cheddar mixture.
4
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or tin foil and spray with cooking spray. Dedge chicken in flour on both sides. Dip into the egg. Finally, cover the whole chicken piece with the pecan-cheddar mix. Place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken.
5
Place in the oven for 35 minutes. Make sure to check and make sure chicken is cooked completely through before serving.
6
Add chopped lettuce and apple to a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with dried cranberries and sunflower seeds. Slice or chop the chicken and add to the salad.
7
Serve the dressing on the side or drizzle over as much as desired. Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, 1 cup Pecan Halves, 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 1/2 cups Flour, and more.

Yes, Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad

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