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Great Northern Chicken Salad


Wild rice, sweet-tart cranberries and tender mixed greens make this a memorable chicken salad.

SERVES: 4
PREP TIME: 30 Minutes
COOK TIME: 25 Minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 to 4 (20 ounces) Gold'n Plump Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
2 gloves garlic, minced
2 cups cooked wild rice
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 cups mixed salad greens

Directions

	Step 1: 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.

	Step 2: Meanwhile, in a seperate 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.

	Step 3: Stir together rice, onions and garlic, cranberries, mayonnaise, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl.

	Step 4: Cut cooked chicken into 1-inch strips.

	Step 5: To assemble salads, spread a layer of greens on 4 salad plates. Top with rice mixture; arrange chicken strips over the top.