Strawberry Chicken salad loaded with feta and pecans and a homemade dressing.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Author Sarah
Equipment
Instant Pot
Ingredients
2Tbsextra virgin olive oil
1lbboneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2tbspgarlic powder
Salt and Pepper to Taste
1/2cupchicken broth or water
5cupmixed salad greens
1/2pintfresh strawberries sliced
2ouncesFeta cheesecut into bite-sized pieces
3ouncespecan halves
Dressing Ingredients:
1/4cupextra virgin olive oil
2tbspbalsamic vinegar
1tspDijon mustard
1/2tbspfresh lemon juice
1/4tspgarlic powder
Pinch sea salt
1tsphoneyoptional
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 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 it 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 the cooking 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.