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Copycat Wendy's Apple Pecan Chicken Salad
Make the Wendy's Apple Pecan Salad at home with crisp apples, chicken, pecans, blue cheese, and fresh greens for a refreshing and satisfying meal.
👥 2 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Stephanie Manley📖 copykat
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pan
- ●skillet
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Chicken
2
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the oil to the pan and let it get hot.
3
While the pan is heating, combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and parsley flakes in a small bowl.
4
Use a paper towel to blot away excess moisture from the chicken breast.
chicken breast15 ounces
5
Sprinkle the spice mixture on both sides of the chicken.
6
Place the chicken into the hot skillet, and cook for 4 to ⏱️ 6 minutes on each side. You can use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken has fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
7
Remove the chicken from the skillet and allow the meat to rest while you make the rest of the salad.
8
Salad
9
Wash and dry the lettuce and spinach, and divide the greens between two bowls.
spinach6 ounces
10
To each bowl add 2 tablespoons of dried cranberries, 1/2 of the red apple, 1/2 of the green apple, 1 tablespoon chopped pecans, and 1/4 cup chopped blue cheese.
dried cranberries (or you can use Craisins)4 tablespoonsred apple (chopped)1chopped pecans2 tablespoons
11
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
12
Divide the meat evenly between the two bowls
13
Top the salad with the dressing of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
calories
838 kcal
fat Content
47 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
13 g
sugar Content
30 g
sodium Content
1095 mg
protein Content
61 g
cholesterol Content
161 mg
carbohydrate Content
50 g
saturated Fat Content
13 g
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