Fried Chicken Salad

Peanut-coated chicken breast strips, orange sections, and fresh mozzarella top this mixed greens dinner salad that's drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.


Fried Chicken Salad


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Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 6 main-dish servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1/2  cup  finely chopped peanutsOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  fine dry bread crumbsOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  snipped fresh basilOn Sale
  • 1/4  to 1/2 teaspoon  crushed red pepperOn Sale
  • 4  medium  skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb. total)On Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  margarine or butter, meltedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  cooking oilOn Sale
  • 8  cups  torn mixed greensOn Sale
  • 3  medium  oranges, peeled and sectionedOn Sale
  • 3  medium  tomatoes, cored and cut into wedgesOn Sale
  • 8  ounces  fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices and quarteredOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  olive oilOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  balsamic vinegarOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  snipped fresh basilOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  crushed red pepperOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground pepperOn Sale

Directions
1.
For coating mixture, in a shall dish combine peanuts, bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon basil, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Set aside. Rinse chicken; pat dry. Brush each breast half with margarine or butter. Dip in peanut mixture, pressing firmly to coat.
2.
In a large skillet cook the chicken breasts in hot oil over medium-low heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the center registers 170 degree F, turning once. Cool slightly. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
3.
Meanwhile, in a very large bowl combine greens, orange sections, tomato wedges, and cheese. In a screw-top jar combine olive oil or salad oil, balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil, salt, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, and freshly ground black pepper. Cover and shake well. Drizzle vinaigrette over all; toss to coat. Spoon salad onto large platter. Top with sliced chicken. Serve immediately. Makes 6 main-dish servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 437, Total Fat 30 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 384 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 53%, Calcium 24%, Iron 12%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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