Blackberry Grilled Chicken Salad with Fried Goat Cheese
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
882 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Blackberry Grilled Chicken Salad with Fried Goat Cheese
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The perfect salad to serve for a luncheon. A fresh salad with marinated blackberry grilled chicken with blackberry balsamic vinaigrette, fresh blackberries, pistachios, avocado and topped with crispy, creamy fried goat cheese!
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Ingredients
BLACKBERRY VINAIGRETTE & MARINADE
- 3/4 - 1 cup fresh blackberries washed and patted dry
- 3 1/2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar or dark balsamic
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons tamari sauce or soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- pepper couple grinds to taste
FOR THE SALAD
- 1/2 lb chicken breasts boneless, skinless, (about 2 large breasts)
- 6 cups spring baby greens or one small container, organic
- 1 cup fresh blackberries washed and patted dry
- 1-1 1/2 avocados peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion sliced or try these [pickled red onions]
- 1/4 cup pistachios or try walnuts, pecans, slivered almonds or toasted pine nuts
- 3-4 lices Bacon crisp, cooked, crumbled
- Fried Goat Cheese discs see below
FRIED GOAT CHEESE
- 8 oz goat cheese sliced into 1/4 inch discs
- 1/4 cup flour optional, regular or gluten free
- 1 large egg slightly beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs regular or gluten free
Instructions
FOR THE DRESSING & MARINADE
- Place blackberries, vinegar, olive oil, honey, dijon, tamari, garlic, salt & pepper in blender or small bowl and blend until smooth - a few chunks are fine. Pour 1/3 dressing over the top of chicken to marinate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
- Refrigerate reserved dressing for salad.
SALAD & CHICKEN
- Once chicken has marinated, heat grill pan or grill to medium-high heat, brush or spray with a little oil and grill for 6-8 minutes per side if breasts are thick. Rotating 1/4 turn after 2 minutes if grillmarks are desired.
- Flip chicken and cook another 4-6 minutes. Remove to plate and allow to cool before slicing.
ASSEMBLE SALAD
- Place generous handful of spring mix on each plate. Slice and arrange avocado slices on side of lettuce. Arrange 1/4 of the chicken slices onto lettuce. Toss some blackberries (5-8 depending on how big they are) on salad. Sprinkle on some pistachios. Slice some red onions and place on greens (or use pickled red onions)
FRIED GOAT CHEESE
- Slice goat cheese into 1/4 inch discs. Heat pan with a couple tablespoons oil (olive or avocado oils work nicely). Dredge goat cheese disc in egg wash, flour (optional) and panko breadcrumbs and carefully place in hot oil.
- Repeat with remaining goat cheese discs. Fry until golden, then turn to crisp other side. Remove from pan to paper towels to drain for 1 minute, then place 2 discs on each salad. Drizzle with reserved Blackberry Balsamic Vinaigrette and serve immediately
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Notes
- If chicken is still pink in center when you slice it, toss back in a hot pan and stir around for a minute or microwave for 20-30 second intervals until no longer pink.
- Other berries may be substituted, try sliced strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries. Also try toasted walnuts, sweet pecans, slivered almonds, or pine-nuts.
- GLUTEN FREE | To make GF, substitute GF flour and Panko or breadcrumbs.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
882kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
54g
(83%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
26g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
133mg
(44%)
Sodium
1356mg
(57%)
Potassium
886mg
(25%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
956IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
140mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 882 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 882kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1356mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 886mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 956IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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