Peppered Chicken and Pear Salad Recipe

Name: Peppered Chicken and Pear Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thick finger strips; 12 lemon, juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 gem lettuce, washed; 2 dessert pears, halved, cored and sliced; 4 scallions, chopped; 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy or 4 tablespoons bacon bits; 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 5 ounces cream cheese; 5 tablespoons white wine; 1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard; 2 tablespoons chives, chopped

Servings: persons

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thick finger strips
12 lemon, juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 gem lettuce, washed
2 dessert pears, halved, cored and sliced
4 scallions, chopped
4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy or 4 tablespoons bacon bits
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
5 ounces cream cheese
5 tablespoons white wine
1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard
2 tablespoons chives, chopped

1
Put the chicken strips into a bowl and sprinkle with the lemon juice and oil.
2
Add the garlic and pepper and mix well.
3
(If time allows, chill and marinate for 30 mins).
4
Heat a large wok or non-stick frying pan.
5
Add the chicken with any marinade and stir-fry for about 5-7 mins until the chicken is cooked through.
6
Meanwhile make the dressing, place the cream cheese, white wine, mustard and 1tbsp cold water into a small pan and stir over a medium heat.
7
Stir in the chives.
8
Season to taste.
9
To serve, arrange the gem leaves, pear slices and scallions into the middle of four serving plates.
10
Top with the hot chicken and drizzle over the warm cheese dressing.
11
Crumble over the crispy bacon and serve straight away.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thick finger strips, 12 lemon, juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Peppered Chicken and Pear 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Peppered Chicken and Pear Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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