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Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad With Tangy Maple Dressing Recipe

Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad With Tangy Maple Dressing Recipe

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Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad With Tangy Maple Dressing

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Ingredients:

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vegetable oil, for frying
2 lbs chicken tenders
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 cup pecans , processed in food processor to finely chop
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 orange , zested
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup tangy barbecue sauce
1 orange , juice of
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 carrots, thinly sliced
3 scallions, chopped
1/2 cup dried cherries or 1/2 cup cranberries
1 (8 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained

Directions:

Heat 1 1/2 to 2 inches of oil over medium high heat. Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Set out 3 shallow dishes.
Place flour in 1 dish, eggs beaten with a splash of water in a second. In the third dish, combine bread crumbs with ground pecans, nutmeg and orange zest.
Coat tenders in batches in flour, then egg, then bread crumb mixture. Fry tenders in small batches 6 to 7 minutes. Drain tenders on paper towels.
Dressing:
Combine maple syrup, barbecue sauce and orange juice in a bowl. Whisk in oil and season with salt and pepper.
Combine salad ingredients in a large salad bowl or on a serving platter. Toss with 3/4 of the dressing.
Top salad with pecan crusted chicken tenders and drizzle remaining dressing over top.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1508.25 Kcal (6315 kJ)
Calories from fat	842.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	93.59g	144%
Cholesterol	140.8mg	47%
Sodium	1509.47mg	63%
Potassium	1632.16mg	35%
Total Carbs	130.35g	43%
Sugars	45.13g	181%
Dietary Fiber	17.52g	70%
Protein	44.83g	90%
Vitamin C	53.5mg	89%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	5.5mg	31%
Calcium	265.7mg	27%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	222.6 Kcal (932 kJ)
Calories from fat	124.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.81g	144%
Cholesterol	20.78mg	47%
Sodium	222.78mg	63%
Potassium	240.89mg	35%
Total Carbs	19.24g	43%
Sugars	6.66g	181%
Dietary Fiber	2.59g	70%
Protein	6.62g	90%
Vitamin C	7.9mg	89%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	13%
Iron	0.8mg	31%
Calcium	39.2mg	27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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