Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad

This very easy Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad is served with the most delicious honey mustard sauce or your favorite store-bought version is cool too! The chicken cutlets are breaded in a delicious pecan crust and either pan-fried or baked in the oven until perfectly crispy on the outside but juicy on the inside. Made with simple ingredients and only takes about 30 minutes to prepare. This Pecan-Crusted Chicken Salad is perfect for busy weeknights or even special occasions.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad

Servings: people

Calories: 416kcal

Author: George - U Keep Cooking

Equipment

Fry Skillet

Ingredients

Pecan Crust for the Chicken

1/2 Cup Bread Crumbs Dry
1/2 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)
1 Tsp Salt
1/4 Tsp Pepper
1 Lemon Lemon Zest
3/4 Cup Pecans (finely chopped)
1/2 Tsp Oregano
1/2 Tsp Thyme
1/2 Tsp Paprika
2 Large Chicken Breasts (split into cutlets)

Wet Batter

2 Egg Whites (beaten)
2 Tsp Cornstarch
1/2 tbsp Lemon Juice of One

Salad

4 Cup Greens Roman or Mixed (washed and chopped)
1 Red Onion Sliced
¼ Cup Goat Cheese Mild Goat Cheese Crumbled

Instructions

Combine all the dry ingredients for the pecan dredge in a bowl.
Combine all the ingredients for the wet batter in another bowl.
Prepare the chicken breasts. Fillet and lightly pound the meat with a meat mallet making the cutlets the same thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
Pan Fried: Preheat a couple of tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Roll the chicken in the wet batter and then the dry. Fry the chicken cutlets until they are golden brown. (photos show the pan-fried method)
Oven Baked: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place an oven-safe cooling rack on the baking sheet and spray it with cooking spray. Spray each breast with a bit of cooking spray and transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until cooked through..
The chicken is cooked when the internal temperature of the breast reaches 165°F.
Prepare the salad portion of the recipe. Prepare your favorite greens, red onions, and crumbled cheese (goat or feta cheese). The salad options are endless.
Slice the crusted chicken breast on the bias and fan on the bed of greens. Drizzle the salad with your favorite Honey Mustard Dressing.

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