Almond Crusted Chicken Tender Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Almond Crusted Chicken Tender Salad

• Teriyaki Marinade
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• Zest of 1 orange
• Chicken Breast Tenders
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• 1 large egg
• All Purpose Flour
• Panko Breadcrumbs
• Smoked Almonds
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more as needed)
• Mixed Baby Greens
• Oranges

How to Make Almond Crusted Chicken Tender Salad

1. **Dressing Preparation:**
2. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons Kikkoman teriyaki sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon orange juice, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and the zest of 1 orange.
3. Set aside.
4. **Chicken & Salad Preparation:**
5. Season 1 pound of chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
6. In a shallow dish, beat 1 large egg with 1 tablespoon Kikkoman teriyaki sauce until well combined.
7. In another shallow dish, place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour.
8. In a third shallow dish, combine 1 cup panko breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup slivered almonds.
9. Dredge each chicken tender in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat thoroughly with the almond-breadcrumb mixture.
10. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
11. Add chicken tenders and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through, adding more oil as needed.
12. While chicken cooks, prepare your salad greens.
13. Divide 5 cups of mixed salad greens among four plates.
14. Arrange cooked chicken tenders and 2 segmented oranges over the greens.
15. Drizzle generously with the orange-teriyaki-honey dressing and serve immediately.