Get ready to transform your ordinary lunch into a mouthwatering culinary adventure! This Crispy Chicken Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette isn't just another recipe - it's a perfect symphony of crunchy, tangy, and fresh flavors that will have you craving more with every single bite. Imagine golden, perfectly crisp chicken nestled on a bed of vibrant mixed greens, punctuated with sweet raspberries, crunchy walnuts, and creamy feta cheese - all drizzled with a luscious raspberry vinaigrette that brings the entire dish to life.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, breaded and cooked
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup raspberry vinaigrette
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) for breading the chicken breasts.
- Prepare the chicken by coating each breast in seasoned breadcrumbs. Ensure even coverage for consistent crispiness.
- Place breaded chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spray lightly with cooking oil to enhance crispiness.
- Bake chicken for 15-18 minutes, turning once halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and coating is golden brown and crisp.
- While chicken is cooking, prepare the salad base by washing and thoroughly drying mixed greens.
- Arrange mixed greens on a large serving platter or individual plates.
- Once chicken is cooked, let it rest for 3-5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
- Arrange sliced crispy chicken on top of the mixed greens.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts and crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
- Gently scatter fresh raspberries across the salad.
- Drizzle raspberry vinaigrette evenly over the entire salad just before serving.
- Serve immediately to maintain the chicken's crispiness and salad's freshness.
Tips
- • For maximum crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs and ensure your chicken is patted completely dry before breading • Use a meat thermometer to guarantee your chicken is perfectly cooked at 165°F • Let the chicken rest after cooking to retain its juiciness • Toast the walnuts lightly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor • Wash and thoroughly dry your greens to prevent a soggy salad • Dress the salad just before serving to maintain the crisp texture of the chicken and greens • For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of dried herbs to your breadcrumb mixture
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 110mg
