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Instant Pot® Chicken Salad with Strawberries, Feta, & Pecans
Instant Pot® Chicken Salad with Strawberries, Feta, & Pecans
Instant Pot® Chicken Salad with Strawberries, Feta, & Pecans is a delicious and refreshing salad that combines tender shredded chicken with sweet strawberries, tangy feta cheese, crunchy pecans, and a light vinaigrette dressing. It's a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lbs. chicken breasts boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- Sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- 5 cups mixed salad greens
- ½ pint strawberries fresh, sliced
- 2 oz. Feta cheese cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 oz. pecan halves
Dressing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- ¼ tablespoon garlic powder
- Pinch sea salt
Optional:
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Add olive oil to Instant Pot® and select the Sauté function. Set to high and once the display reads “hot,” add chicken breasts. Season chicken on both sides with the garlic powder, plus salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Sear chicken breasts on each side until golden brown, approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from Instant Pot® and set aside. Add chicken broth and deglaze the bottom of the pot by gently scraping with a rubber spatula.
- Add the metal trivet that comes with the Instant Pot® and place the chicken breasts on top. Add the lid and set the pressure valve to “sealing.” Select the “Manual” cooking option on the high setting and set cook time to 8 minutes. When done cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, and then do a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the dressing by combining all ingredients in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Cover tightly and shake until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired. Set aside.
- Remove chicken from Instant Pot® and let rest for a few minutes, then shred with two forks. Reserve cooking liquid from the pot to use in other recipes or freeze for later use.
- Arrange mixed salad greens on a platter and top with the shredded chicken, sliced strawberries, Feta cheese, and pecans. Drizzle the balsamic dressing on top and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcal (18%)Carbohydrates: 8g (3%)Protein: 20g (40%)Fat: 28g (43%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 57mg (19%)Sodium: 288mg (13%)Potassium: 478mg (14%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 455IU (9%)Vitamin C: 32mg (39%)Calcium: 74mg (7%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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