Blackberry Balsamic Chicken Salad with Fried Goat Cheese
Elevate your salad game with the ultimate combo of blackberry balsamic chicken and golden fried goat cheese. A true symphony of flavors!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 pound chicken breasts
- 6 cups mixed lettuce greens
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 8 ounces goat cheese, sliced or formed into balls
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup blackberries (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the Vinaigrette: Puree 1/2 cup blackberries, 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce, 1 minced garlic clove, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a dish and cover with half of the vinaigrette. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for more flavor.
- Prepare the Goat Cheese: Coat goat cheese slices or balls in 1/4 cup flour, dip in 1 beaten egg, then cover with 1 cup panko breadcrumbs. Fry in hot oil over medium heat until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill the marinated chicken over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked and slightly charred, about 2-5 minutes per side. Let rest, then slice.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, toss 6 cups mixed lettuce greens, 1 cup fresh blackberries, 1 sliced ripe avocado, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts with the remaining vinaigrette.
- Combine and Serve: Top the salad with grilled chicken slices and fried goat cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 115mg