Jul 09 2026
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Chicken Tender & Strawberry Salad Recipe

Inspired by CC Tomatoes
Time30m
Serves4

Our original chicken tenders over a bed of crisp romaine and iceberg lettuce; topped with fresh strawberries, grapes, mandarin oranges, sliced almonds, bleu cheese crumbles and our balsamic vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Chicken Tenders

Method

Prepare the Chicken Tenders

  1. 1

    Prepare Chicken

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the chicken breast into strips to create tenders.

  2. 2

    Bread the Chicken

    Set up three bowls: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with a beaten egg, and one with bread crumbs. Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip it into the egg, and then coat with bread crumbs.

  3. 3

    Cook the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the breaded chicken tenders and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Prepare the Salad

  1. 4

    Mix the Greens

    In a large salad bowl, add the chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce. Toss to combine.

  2. 5

    Add Toppings

    Slice the strawberries and grapes. Add them to the salad along with mandarin oranges, sliced almonds, and bleu cheese crumbles.

Make the Dressing

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Assemble the Salad

  1. 7

    Combine Everything

    Once the chicken tenders are cooked, slice them and place on top of the salad. Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the top and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

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