Great Northern Chicken Salad
Wild rice, sweet-tart cranberries, and tender mixed greens make this a memorable chicken salad.
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 to 3 (1 pound) Gold'n Plump® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cooked wild rice
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 cups mixed salad greens
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the salt. Cook, turning occasionally, for about 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned and thoroughly cooked. Transfer chicken to plate to cool.
Meanwhile, in a separate medium skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes or until caramelized. Add garlic; stir for about 1 minute. Transfer to plate to cool.
Stir together rice, onions, garlic, cranberries, mayonnaise, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl.
Cut cooked chicken into 1-inch strips.
To assemble salads, spread a layer of greens on 4 salad plates. Top with rice mixture; arrange chicken strips over the top.
Before preparing this recipe, cook the wild rice according to package instructions. Two-thirds cup uncooked rice will yield 2 cups cooked. Accompany the salads with crusty rolls and strips of Cheddar cheese.
1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic may be substituted for freshly minced garlic.
If you prefer, grill the chicken.
Nutritional information may change when substituting your chicken product. If you choose to substitute frozen chicken for this recipe, it's best to thaw before cooking.
- Serving Size
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Servings4
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- PER SERVING
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Calories350
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Calories from Fat25%
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Total Fat10g
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Saturated Fat2g
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Total Carbohydrate40g
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Protein31g
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Sugars16g
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Cholesterol75mg
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Dietary Fiber4g
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Sodium370mg
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- DAILY VALUE
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Vitamin A32%
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Vitamin C9%
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Calcium4%
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Iron10%
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- DIETARY EXCHANGES
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Starch/Bread1
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Other Carbohydrates1.5
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Lean Protein4
- Recipes calling out meat in the Dietary Exchanges category were analyzed with information prior to 2014 updates. Recipes calling out protein were analyzed with the new information after 2014.
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