Pecan-Crusted Chicken Salad with Fig Vinaigrette

Pecan-Crusted Chicken Salad with Fig Vinaigrette
Pecan-Crusted Chicken Salad with Fig Vinaigrette might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains roughly 25g of protein, 34g of fat, and a total of 501 calories. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of pecans, salt, sage leaves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the dried blueberries you could follow this main course with the Blueberry Banana Brownies as a dessert.

Instructions

1
Place pecans in a food processor; cover and process pecans until finely chopped.
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Add the bread crumbs, rosemary, salt, sage, basil and cayenne; process until combined.
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3
Transfer to a shallow bowl.
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4
Coat chicken strips with pecan mixture.
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Place in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
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Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once.
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7
For vinaigrette, in a small saucepan over low heat, melt preserves.
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Transfer to a small bowl; add vinegar and garlic. Gradually whisk in oil.
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9
Divide salad greens among six plates; sprinkle with cheese and blueberries. Top with chicken.
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Drizzle with vinaigrette.
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Serve immediately.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In55 m.
Servings6
Health Score16
Dish TypesSalad
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