Chicken Pecan Salad Recipe
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Chicken Pecan Salad

By: JRW8 
"The combination of sweet and spicy pecans and sweet berries in this chicken salad makes it a taste sensation! I have given tins of the pecans alone as gifts at Christmas time; they are delicious. The berries listed are suggestions; substitute whatever kinds you fancy, in whatever quantities! Makes a beautiful summer dinner."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Cocktail Vodka Slush
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons hot red pepper sauce
  • 1/2 cup margarine, melted
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pound coarsely chopped pecans
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  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
  • 1 pound romaine lettuce, torn
  • 1 cup cherry tomato halves
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 cup seedless grapes
  • 1/4 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup honey mustard salad dressing

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the hot red pepper sauce, margarine, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and salt. Mix pecans into the bowl, tossing to coat evenly. Spread pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring often and watching carefully, until lightly browned. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  3. Rub chicken with the olive oil, place on a baking sheet, and sprinkle with Greek seasoning. Bake 20 minutes or until juices run clear. Slice into strips.
  4. In a salad bowl, toss together romaine lettuce, chicken strips, cherry tomato halves, strawberries, grapes, raspberries, and blueberries. Sprinkle with pecans, and drizzle with dressing.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 983 | Total Fat: 80.4g | Cholesterol: 68mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2006 by DiablosMom   view full review
This is a wonderful salad! The pecans have so much flavor and go great with the chicken,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by Rhonda Brock Fuller   view full review
This is soooo tasty...When I give pecans as a gift this year, I will also give a copy of this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2008 by Evie   view full review
Loved it but gave it 4 stars bez I am confused about the pecans. My pecans came out very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2009 by COURTNEYGRIFF   view full review
This was one of the best salads I've EVER had. SOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!!!!!!! When I do this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2007 by spacecadet0512   view full review
Wonderful. We added some crumbled feta cheese, and it added a nice twang.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2009 by dancer2mom   view full review
This recipe is just awesome. I made it exactly like the recipe says. I used strawberries,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2010 by ChefAMY   view full review
This was yummy! The pecans were the deal breaker. They added texture and spice to the salad.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2010 by luvtocook   view full review
Outstanding! The chicken and sweet berries combined with the tangy dressing . . . . heaven! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by Btwohy   view full review
This is one of the best salads I have ever made, served and ate. I made it for a company...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2007 by skeller   view full review
It was a real winner with all the people I served at lunch (men and women). Everyone had 2nds....

 

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