Raspberry Pecan Chicken Salad Food

SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD WITH RASPBERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat your BBQ to medium-high. Mix the BBQ sauce, honey, and salt in a medium-sized bowl then add the chicken breasts and coat them in the marinade. Let them marinate while you chop the veggies and prepare the dressing.
• Put the salad dressing ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth. If needed, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dressing is pourable.
• Pile all of the salad ingredients into a large salad bowl.
• When your grill is hot, put on the chicken breasts. Let them cook for 6 minutes then baste them with some of the marinade and flip them over to cook for another 6-8 minutes on the other side, or until they are no longer pink inside and reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle half of the raspberry vinaigrette over the salad then top with the chicken. Optional: slice the chicken breasts into strips before adding them to the salad.

RASPBERRY-CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium-size bowl, whisk together raspberry preserves, oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard and salt and pepper. Add scallions and raspberries to vinaigrette. Add diced chicken and toss to combine with vinaigrette. Arrange lettuce on individual plates. Spoon chicken mixture over lettuce just before serving. Serve with nut bread and cream cheese, if desired.

RASPBERRY PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• Blend jam and vinegar in a blender for 15-20 seconds.
• With blender on high gradually add oil in a steady stream.
• Stir in poppy seeds.
• Chill well.
• Mix with salad greens when ready to serve or leave in a pretty glass bowl on the side.

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• In food processor (or can finely chop with knife) chop pecans; add flour and salt.
• Dip chicken cutlets in beaten egg, then in flour/pecan mixture, coating well.
• Combine raspberry preserves, honey, and vinegar in small sauce pan. Heat until warm and combined.
• Pan fry chicken in small drizzle of olive oil on medium heat until browned on both sides. (With cutlets this will take a very small amount of time. If using larger breasts, adjust cooking time.).
• Drizzle warmed sauce over chicken to serve.

PECAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, vinegar, garlic powder, thyme, and maple pepper together in a bowl until well combined. Add chicken, celery, pecans, and red onion; stir well to incorporate.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH RASPBERRY DRIZZLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Mix flour, cayenne, 1/8 tsp salt and a few turns of the pepper mill in a shallow bowl.
• Mix egg and milk in another small bowl.
• Combine pecans and breadcrumbs and remaining salt on waxed paper or in a shallow dish.
• Pat thighs dry and dredge in flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture, then coat with pecan mixture on both sides, pressing in gently to help them adhere.
• Place on a shallow baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes or until chicken is done. Don't overcook or chicken will be dry.
• While chicken is cooking, in a small bowl combine raspberry preserves, mustard and honey, mixing well. Heat in microwave until hot. This can also be done in a small saucepan on the stove, but it's just as good in the microwave and you don't have to dirty another pan.
• Place chicken on plate and drizzle with raspberry sauce.