Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders over Salad Recipe

Name: Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders over Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 13-2 lbs chicken tenders; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs, beaten with; 1 dash milk; 1 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1 cup pecans, finely chopped in a food processor; ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 orange, zest of; ¼ cup maple syrup; ¼ cup tangy barbecue sauce; 1 navel orange, juice of; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 romaine lettuce hearts, shredded; 6 radishes, thinly sliced; 6 scallions, trimmed and chopped on an angle; salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 13-2 lbs chicken tenders
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten with
1 dash milk
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 cup pecans, finely chopped in a food processor
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 orange, zest of
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup tangy barbecue sauce
1 navel orange, juice of
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 romaine lettuce hearts, shredded
6 radishes, thinly sliced
6 scallions, trimmed and chopped on an angle
salt
fresh ground black pepper

1
Heat 1 1/2 to 2 inches oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
2
Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
3
Set out 3 shallow dishes; place flour in one; eggs beaten with milk in a second; in the third dish, combine the bread crumbs, ground pecans, nutmeg, and orange zest.
4
In batches, coat tenders in flour, then egg, then bread crumb/pecan mixture.
5
Fry tenders in small batches, 6-7 minutes, and drain them on paper towels.
6
For dressing: combine maple syrup, barbecue sauce, and orange juice; whisk in oil and set aside while cooking chicken.
7
In a large bowl, combine romaine, radishes, and scallions; toss with 3/4 of the dressing; season with salt and pepper to taste.
8
Top with pecan-crusted chicken tenders and drizzle remaining dressing over the top.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 13-2 lbs chicken tenders, salt, fresh ground black pepper, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders over 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 Tenders over Salad

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