Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders and Salad with Tangy Maple Dressing

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Easy Weekend Entertaining

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (131)

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

Vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/3 to 2 pounds chicken tenders
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten with a splash of milk or water
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1 cup pecans, processed in food processor to finely chop
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated or ground
1 orange, zested

Dressing:

1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup tangy barbecue sauce
1 navel orange, juiced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped
6 radishes, thinly sliced
6 scallions, trimmed and chopped on an angle

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 water or milk 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.

Combine maple syrup, barbecue sauce and orange juice in a bowl. Whisk in oil and season with salt and pepper.

Combine romaine, radishes and scallions in a large salad bowl or on a serving platter. Toss with 3/4 of the dressing. Season with salt and pepper, to your taste. Top salad with pecan crusted chicken tenders and drizzle remaining dressing over top.

Beverage suggestion: serve cran-raspberry apple juice over ice and top with a splash of soda water.

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recipe Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders and Salad with Tangy Maple Dressing
Christina Miami Gardens, FL 07-01-2009
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My husband loved it
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

The chicken is excellent. The recipe calls for a huge amount of breading. Next time I make this I will cut the breading in... half. The sauce was a bit sweet but I later realized I used honey BBQ sauce. Will definitely make again.Read more
recipe Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders and Salad with Tangy Maple Dressing
Julie Harlingen, TX 04-21-2009
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I first made this a month ago, & my husband & I loved it. Ditto to Jacqueline's review below... I'm a huge fan of Rachael... Ray, but for some reason I've only made a few of her recipes over the past few years. I tweaked the recipe a bit to fit our preferences. I used boneless skinless chicken breasts & left them as is (I didn't cut them into tender-size). I also added some salt to the egg wash & to the pecan-bread crumb mixture. Instead of completely frying the whole dish, I shallow fried the breaded chicken breasts in a bit of vegetable oil (enough to lightly coat bottom of pan) for 3 minutes on each side over medium to med-high heat on the stovetop. Then I transferred the chicken to a foil-lined baking sheet & baked in the oven for 8-9 minutes in a 350 degree pre-heated oven. I followed other reviewers' suggestions & made the dressing into a dipping sauce by omitting the EVOO. The sauce was so delicious & refreshing with the fresh OJ. The chicken was so tasty! I will definitely make this again. Read more
recipe Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders and Salad with Tangy Maple Dressing
robin Farmington, ME 03-30-2009
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good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Good recipe. I too baked the tenders and they came out great. I did find the dressing a bit sweet and will probably cut back... on the syrup next time, but there will be a next time. Read more
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Jacqueline Brunswick, GA 01-08-2009
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Yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

As much as I love to watch Rachael Ray, I have not made many of her recipes. This one is a keeper. One of the minor tweaks I... made was to bake the tenders instead of deep frying because I just don't like fried food. Anyway, it was wonderful, tender, juicy and delicious! Can't wait to try it again.Read more
recipe Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders and Salad with Tangy Maple Dressing
Erin Bakersfield, CA 08-13-2008
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Excellent Lunch Salad
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I thought this was a wonderful easy recipe for a luncheon. I just made it and got lots of compliments.
recipe Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders and Salad with Tangy Maple Dressing
Anonymous 08-02-2008
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Good Recipe
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I am 16 years old and I often cook for my family of 6. They all enjoyed the chicken but nobody was crazy about the maple... dressing. The olive oil gave the dressing an odd undertone in taste. But the chicken was great! Very moist and had lots of flavor. I served it along with the Cheesy Chive Bread and it was GREAT too!Read more