CRISPY CHICKEN STRIP SALAD

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Serve this attractive main-dish salad for a luncheon with friends, and you're sure to win raves. Well-seasoned chicken strips, raspberries and candied pecans top a bed of fresh greens flavored with a fruity vinaigrette.-Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup pecan halves
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 large eggs
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 cups spring mix salad greens
1 cup torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
1/2 cup raspberry vinaigrette
2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, melt butter. Add pecans and cook over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Transfer to a greased foil-lined baking sheet; cool completely., In a large resealable bag, combine the flour, tarragon and lemon zest. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Add chicken strips to flour mixture in batches; seal and shake to coat. Dip in eggs, then return to bag and coat again. , In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil for 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink., Break the pecans apart. Toss the greens and lettuce with vinaigrette; arrange on individual plates. Top with raspberries, chicken strips and pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 38g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Temara Lofters
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This salad was easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Dexter Sparsh
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I'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one was really good! The chicken strips were crispy and flavorful, and the salad was fresh and crunchy. The dressing was also very good.


Abdur Rahman Moynul (Moynul)
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This salad was delicious! The chicken strips were crispy and flavorful, and the salad was fresh and crunchy.


Md Kazi
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the crispy chicken strips and the creamy dressing.


Jamir Fakir
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This salad was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


Godwin Sirawa
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken strips, but I really enjoyed this salad. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the salad was fresh and crunchy. The dressing was also very good.


Aina Ogunsakin
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This salad was easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Huda Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one was really good! The chicken strips were crispy and flavorful, and the salad was fresh and crunchy. The dressing was also very good.


Deeq Xariir
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This salad was delicious! The chicken strips were crispy and flavorful, and the salad was fresh and crunchy.


Caelan Jordan
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the crispy chicken strips and the creamy dressing.


Henry T Simmons jr (Pete)
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This salad was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


Meki Lie
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken strips, but I really enjoyed this salad. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the salad was fresh and crunchy. The dressing was also very good.


Abbedene Daniels
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This salad was easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Harvey Wilson
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the crispy chicken strips and the tangy dressing.


shahzad blog's
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The chicken strips were a bit overcooked, but the salad was delicious.


selab lala
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This crispy chicken strip salad was a hit with my family! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the salad was fresh and crunchy. I loved the dressing too, it was light and tangy.