This strawberry pistachio chicken salad is a spring staple. Peppery arugula greens are tossed with juicy strawberries and creamy goat cheese. Thin strips of crispy chicken blanket the top and the whole thing is tossed in a pistachio vinaigrette. Delish!
Thinly slice the chicken breasts lengthwise to make thin chicken cutlets. You want THIN slices - ones you can almost see through! I get 3 to 5 thin slices from one chicken breast. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
Place the eggs in a shallow plate or bowl. Stir together the breadcrumbs and parmesan in another plate or bowl.
Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. I like to heat the oil for a good 5 minutes before adding the chicken. Watch the heat the entire time - if it seems to be too hot, make sure to lower it!
Dip each piece of chicken into the egg, then into the breadcrumbs, pressing gently so the crumbs adhere.
Add the chicken 2 to 3 pieces at a time. Cook on each side until deeply golden, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. This should cook the chicken the entire way through, but take the temperature to make sure it is 165 degrees F inside if you’re unsure. Remove each piece of chicken and place it on the paper towel-lined sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken.
pistachio vinaigrette
Whisk together all ingredients with a pinch of salt and pepper until combined. Store any extras in the fridge in a sealed container.
salad
In a large bowl, toss the arugula greens with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add in the strawberries, crumbled goat cheese and pistachios. Drizzle with a few spoonfuls of dressing and toss well.
Add the chicken on top. Drizzle on more dressing if desired. Toss and serve!
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Author: How Sweet Eats
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