Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 3 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 16 cherry tomatoes
  • For the dressing
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Method

  • Whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside.
  • Flatten chicken to 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Brush buttermilk over chicken.
  • Combine walnuts, breadcrumbs and salt, and dredge chicken in this mixture.
  • Pour oil into a large skillet and place over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add chicken and cook 3 minutes on each side.
  • Cool and cut crosswise.
  • Combine greens, tomatoes and cheese. Top with slices of chicken.
  • Serve with the Buttermilk Honey Dressing.