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Pecan-crusted Chicken Tenders Over Salad Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/4 c maple syrup .
  • 1 c plain breadcrumbs .
  • salt .
  • 6 scallions, trimmed & sliced on an angle .
  • 1 c pecans, finely sliced in a food processor/blender .
  • 1 1/3-2 lbs chicken tenders .
  • fresh ground black pepper .
  • 3 romaine lettuce hearts, shredded .
  • 6 radishes, thinly sliced .
  • salt .
  • 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg .
  • 1 c all-purpose flour .
  • Dressing .
  • 1/4 c extra-virgin olive oil .
  • 1 orange, zest of .
  • 1/4 c tangy barbecue sauce .
  • fresh ground black pepper .
  • 1 dash milk .
  • 2 eggs, beaten with .
  • 1 navel orange, juice of

Directions
  • Step #1 Heat 1 ½ to 2 inches oil over med-heat/flame In a large-ish skillet.
  • Step #2 Spice up chicken tenders with salt & pepper.
  • Step #3 Set out 3 shallow dishes; place flour in one; eggs beaten with milk in a second; in the third dish, nutmeg, ground pecans, mix the bread crumbs, & orange zest.
  • Step #4 In batches, then egg, coat tenders in flour, then bread crumb/pecan mixture.
  • Step #5 Fry tenders in small batches, 6-7 mins, & drain them on paper towels.
  • Step #6 For dressing: mix maple syrup, barbecue sauce, & orange juice; whisk in oil & set aside while cooking chicken.
  • Step #7 In a large bowl, radishes, mix romaine, & scallions; toss with ¾ of the dressing; season this with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Step #8 Top with pecan-crusted chicken tenders & drizzle remaining dressing over the top.
  • Enjoy the Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders over Salad recipe

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