CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD WITH SUGARED PECANS, PEARS AND BLUE CHEESE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 pounds chicken tenders
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups panko
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 bags (10 ounces each) mixed baby greens
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
4 Bosc pears, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup Danish blue cheese, crumbled
Dressing, recipe follows
Sugared Pecans, recipe follows
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place eggs in a medium bowl. Place panko in another bowl. Dip chicken first in eggs, then in panko.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add chicken to pan and cook until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes total. Remove chicken with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • In large bowl, toss greens, onion, pears, and cheese. Add just enough dressing to coat well. Arrange greens on 6 plates. Top with chicken tenders and Sugared Pecans. Drizzle with additional dressing and pass remainder.
  • Add all ingredients, except oil, to a blender container. Blend until well combined. With the motor running, slowly add oil and blend until creamy. Transfer to a small bowl. Cover and store in the refrigerator if making ahead of time.
  • Carefully melt sugar in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Stir in cayenne pepper, salt and pecans. Stir until nuts are well coated, then transfer to a plate lined with wax paper coated with cooking spray. When cool, break into pieces. Store in an airtight container if making ahead of time.

MD Subel Hashan
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This salad is incredible! The flavors are amazing.


Rajab lee Sparta
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This salad is a must-try! It's so unique and delicious.


Mukesh Lakhani
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Abhishek Chauhan
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This salad is delicious! The flavors and textures are perfect.


Isaac Muzerengwa
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This salad is amazing! I love the combination of crispy chicken, sweet pears, crunchy pecans, and tangy blue cheese. The dressing is also delicious and light. I highly recommend this salad!


Shuly Cox
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was great! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the pears and pecans added a nice crunch. The blue cheese dressing was tangy and creamy, and it really brought the whole salad together. I will definitely b


Edward Young
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This salad is delicious! The chicken is crispy and juicy, and the pears and pecans add a nice sweetness. The blue cheese dressing is tangy and flavorful, and it ties the whole salad together. I highly recommend this salad!


Bashu dev Dhamala
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I tried this salad and it was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry, and the dressing was not very flavorful. The pears and pecans were good, but the blue cheese was a bit overpowering. Overall, it was an average salad.


Carly Finn
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This salad was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and overcooked, and the pears were not ripe. The dressing was also bland and lacked flavor. I would not recommend this salad.


Jugtaram Lilawat
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This salad is amazing! The flavors and textures are incredible. The crispy chicken, sweet pears, crunchy pecans, and tangy blue cheese all come together perfectly. The dressing is also delicious and light, and it doesn't overpower the other ingredien


Sandy Zane
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This salad is absolutely delicious! The chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the combination of pears, pecans, and blue cheese is perfect. I love the light and tangy dressing, and it really brings the whole salad together. I will definitely be making


Inusah Khalila
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I made this salad for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of ingredients, and the dressing was a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this salad again.


PATHAN PAK
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This salad is an explosion of flavors and textures! The crispy chicken is perfectly cooked, and the combination of sweet pears, crunchy pecans, and tangy blue cheese is divine. The dressing is light and flavorful, and it doesn't overpower the other i