TGI Friday's-Style Pecan-Crusted Chicken Salad

Inspired by classic TGI Fridays and blueberry pecan chicken salad, this dish keeps the delicious flavors with whole-food, organic ingredients for a more minimally processed treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup organic pecans, roughly chopped
  • 6 oz skinless, boneless chicken breasts, halved
  • 1/4 cup raw honey, mixed well with
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1/3 cup fresh or frozen (defrosted) blueberries
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large apple, diced
  • 4 oz mixed salad greens (arugula, romaine, spinach)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

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What you'll need

  • Salad spinner — Dries greens so dressing clings instead of pooling at the bottom.
  • Mandoline slicer — Uniform thin slices of fennel, cucumber, and radish in seconds.
  • Large wood salad bowl — Season it — oil from dressings builds flavor in the wood over time.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, mix the honey, maple syrup, mustard, lemon juice, and zest until well combined.
  2. Dip each chicken breast half into the honey mixture, coating it evenly. Place the coated breasts on a piece of parchment paper in a shallow baking dish.
  3. Evenly sprinkle the chopped pecans over the chicken breasts, pressing them slightly to adhere.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and golden-brown around the edges and no longer pink in the center. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the chopped red onion, diced apple, and blueberries. Toss with olive oil and season to taste.
  6. Divide mixed greens among two plates and arrange slices of pecan-crusted chicken on top.
  7. Serve the chicken salad over each plate, garnishing with any remaining pecans if desired.

FAQ

How long does this TGI Friday's-Style Pecan-Crusted Chicken Salad keep?

Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The chicken will stay fresh best when added right before serving.

Can I use different nuts besides pecans?

Certainly! You can swap out the pecans for almonds, walnuts, or any other nut of your preference depending on what you have on hand.

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