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The Best Crispy Fried Chicken Salad

The Best Crispy Fried Chicken Salad! These crispy, crunchy nuggets are packed with flavor and protein for a well balanced and delicious salad!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 591 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz chicken breast
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups oil for frying like peanut or vegetable
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 head about 4 cups, romaine
  • 1/4 cup cheddar shredded
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing

Instructions
 

  • In a deep pot, heat oil to 350 degrees. Use a candy thermometer to monitor oil temperature.
  • Dice chicken into bite sized pieces.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk flour, panko, paprika, salt, pepper and garlic powder together. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk.
  • Dredge chicken in egg and buttermilk then dip into panko mixture gently pressing to ensure breadcrumbs adhere.
  • Fry chicken in batches for about 60 seconds, keeping oil temperature close to 350 degrees. Set on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
  • Tear romaine and toss together with onion, cheese and ranch dressing. Plate salad and top with chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 591kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 38gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 1910mgPotassium: 618mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 364IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 193mgIron: 4mg
Keyword chicken, Salad
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