Cloned Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe Video
Ingredients
| Chicken breasts | 4 Pound | |
| Pecans | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), finely chopped (for chicken breading) | |
| Corn flakes | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), crumbs | |
| Milk | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Eggs | 2 , beaten | |
| All-purpose flour | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Canola oil | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Balsamic vinegar | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| Dijon mustard | 4 Teaspoon | |
| Sugar | 4 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Garlic | 2 Clove (10 gm), minced | |
| Dried cranberries | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Dark brown sugar | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Pecans | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), finely chopped | |
| Romaine | 2 , chopped (heads) | |
| Celery | 2 , sliced | |
| Mandarin orange segments | 11 Ounce, drained (2 cans) | |
| Bleu cheese | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), crumbled |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 1472 Calories from Fat 800
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 91 g140.2%
Saturated Fat 12.1 g60.3%
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Cholesterol 89.7 mg29.9%
Sodium 425.5 mg17.7%
Total Carbohydrates 66 g22.1%
Dietary Fiber 6.9 g27.5%
Sugars 39.5 g
Protein 103 g205.7%
Vitamin A 179.3% Vitamin C 64%
Calcium 19.2% Iron 20%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. Pound each chicken breast to a reasonable thickness (about 1/2 inch ).
2. Combine finely chopped pecans and corn flake crumbs in a shallow bowl.
3. In another bowl, combine milk and beaten eggs together.
4. Put the flour into a third bowl.
5. Coat each chicken breast piece with flour.
6. Then dip the flour-coated chicken breast into the egg and milk mixture.
7. Lastly coat the chicken with a thick coating of the pecans and corn flake crumbs.
8. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
9. Saute the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
FINALIZING
10. Prepare the vinaigrette by combining canola oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, sugar and salt in a blender. Blend on low speed for just a few seconds to mix thoroughly.
11. Pour this into a small bowl and add the minced garlic. Chill until you are ready to
use the dressing.
SERVING
12. Make the salad, by tossing in the romaine and celery with the balsamic vinaigrette.
13. Arrange the romaine on 4 plates, sprinkle the dried cranberries, brown sugar and chopped pecans on top of each salad.
14. Sprinkle drained mandarin orange segments over each salad, followed by crumbled bleu cheese.
15. Finally, slice the chicken and top each salad with the equivalent of one chicken breast and serve.
Editors Review
If you thought that home cooked food cannot be tastier than store-bought ones, then this recipe will surely surprise you. In this recipe, Todd Wilbur recreates the magic of pecan chicken salad that tastes as good as or even better than the one found in T.G.I.F. Try it to know it for yourself.Chef
