Ingredients
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1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
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cooking spray
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 cups romaine lettuce, thickly sliced (cut across rib)
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1 (15 ounce) can baby beets, whole, drained and halved
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1/2 cup fat-free honey-dijon salad dressing
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2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
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3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
Instructions
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a shallow dish. Stir well and set aside.
- Combine chicken and buttermilk in a bowl and stir. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Drain the chicken strips and dredge a few at a time in breadcrumb mixture, tossing to coat.
- Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add oil and place over medium heat until hot. Add chicken to skillet. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until done.
- Arrange 1 cup of lettuce on each of 4 plates and divide chicken and beets among plates. Top with 2 tablespoons dressing and 2 tablespoons cheese.
- Enjoy as lunch or light dinner with couple of slices of garlic bread.