Chicken Salad with Spiced Pecans

Feeds a family of 4.

INGREDIENTS :

Salad :

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp sea salt
  • 2 bags of baby leaf salad
  • 1 pack of fresh raspberries

Dressing :

  • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 chopped garlic clove

Spiced pecans :

  • 1 bag of pecan halves
  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp butter
  • ¼ tsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco)

METHOD : (Should take less than 30 minutes)

  • STEP 1 : Heat a pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper. Fry chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side or until done. Remove the chicken from pan; let stand 5 minutes. Cut into slices.
  • STEP 2 : Fry pecans in a small, dry pan over medium heat for 4 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring frequently.
  • STEP 3 : Stir in 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp butter, and 1/4 tsp hot sauce; fry for 4 minutes or until coated, stirring frequently. Remove pecan mixture from pan; cool. Serve in a small bowl.
  • STEP 4 : Mix the dressing: 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp mustard, and the chopped garlic clove and serve in a small bowl.
  • STEP 5 : Wash and serve baby leafs and raspberries in a seperate bowl.

Enjoy!

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