Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad With Tangy Maple Dressi

Name: Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad With Tangy Maple Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 orange, zested; ¼ cup maple syrup; ¼ cup tangy barbecue sauce; 1 orange, juice of; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped; 1 pint cherry tomatoes; 2 carrots, thinly sliced; 3 scallions, chopped; ½ cup dried cherries or ½ cup cranberries; 1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

Servings: persons

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
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 orange, zested
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup tangy barbecue sauce
1 orange, juice of
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 carrots, thinly sliced
3 scallions, chopped
½ cup dried cherries or ½ cup cranberries
1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

1
Heat 1 1/2 to 2 inches of oil over medium high heat.
2
Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
3
Set out 3 shallow dishes.
4
Place flour in 1 dish, eggs beaten with a splash of water in a second.
5
In the third dish, combine bread crumbs with ground pecans, nutmeg and orange zest.
6
Coat tenders in batches in flour, then egg, then bread crumb mixture.
7
Fry tenders in small batches 6 to 7 minutes.
8
Drain tenders on paper towels.
9
Dressing:
10
Combine maple syrup, barbecue sauce and orange juice in a bowl.
11
Whisk in oil and season with salt and pepper.
12
Combine salad ingredients in a large salad bowl or on a serving platter.
13
Toss with 3/4 of the dressing.
14
Top salad with pecan crusted chicken tenders and drizzle remaining dressing over top.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: vegetable oil, for frying, 2 lbs chicken tenders, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 eggs, beaten, and more.

Yes, Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad With Tangy Maple Dressing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad With Tangy Maple Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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